The 2025/26 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season has officially reached its grand finale, with South Africa’s football elite gathering for the prestigious PSL Awards ceremony.
The annual celebration recognised the outstanding contributions of players, coaches, clubs, and match officials who made their mark throughout the campaign. From moments of individual brilliance and tactical masterclasses to unforgettable performances across league and cup competitions, the gala honoured the very best of South African football.
With exceptional talent emerging across the Betway Premiership, Motsepe Foundation Championship, cup competitions, and reserve leagues, the 2025/26 PSL Awards showcased the depth and quality of the local game.
Below is the complete list of winners who were crowned across all categories.
🏆 Major Individual & Special Honours
PSL Footballer of the Season
🏅 Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season
🏅 Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
PSL Chairman’s Award
🏅 Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
⭐ Betway Premiership Awards (Top Flight)
Coach of the Season
🏅 Abdeslam Ouaddou (Orlando Pirates)
Young Player of the Season
🏅 Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
Goalkeeper of the Season
🏅 Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
Defender of the Season
🏅 Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates)
Midfielder of the Season
🏅 Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates)
Top Goalscorer / Golden Boot
🥇 Sede Junior Dion (Lamontville Golden Arrows) — 14 goals
Goal of the Season
⚽ Camren Dansin (Orlando Pirates)
🏆 Cup Competition Awards
MTN8 Last Man Standing
🏅 Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates)
Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament
🏅 Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates)
Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament
🏅 Darren Keet (Durban City)
Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Tournament
🏅 Seluleko Mahlambi (TS Galaxy)
🥇 Motsepe Foundation Championship Awards
The National First Division also celebrated its standout performers, recognising the players who delivered consistency, quality, and match-winning contributions throughout the season.
Players’ Player of the Season
🏅 Emile Witbooi (Cape Town City)
Young Player of the Season
🏅 Gabriel Amato (Cape Town City)
Goalkeeper of the Season
🏅 Mickey van der Hart (Cape Town City)
Top Goalscorers (Joint Winners)
🥇 Ntuthuko Mlotshwa (Lerumo Lions)
🥇 Ronaldo van Neel (Hungry Lion)
🏟️ Reserve League & Match Officials Awards
The PSL also recognised the future stars of South African football, as well as the officials who ensured the game was played at the highest standard.
DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season
🏅 Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
DStv Diski Challenge Top Goalscorer
🏅 Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Referee of the Year
🏅 Eugene Mdluli
Assistant Referee of the Season
🏅 Nandipha Menze
🌟 Season of Excellence
The 2025/26 PSL Awards served as a reminder of the incredible talent within South African football. While clubs battled for trophies throughout the season, these individual honours highlighted the players, coaches, and officials whose performances stood above the rest.
From Relebohile Mofokeng’s historic individual achievements to the rise of new stars across the divisions, the season delivered unforgettable moments and set the stage for an exciting new chapter in local football.
