The Premier Soccer League has officially unveiled the nominees for the prestigious #PSLAwards25, honouring the top performers from the 2024/25 South African football season. Set to take place on Tuesday, 29 July, the highly anticipated ceremony will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL and SABC Sport, celebrating excellence across 18 categories — from top-tier players and coaches to rising stars and match officials.
🌟 Relebohile Mofokeng Leads the Pack
Orlando Pirates’ young sensation Relebohile Mofokeng has emerged as one of the standout names this year. The 19-year-old has been nominated in three major categories:
- MTN8 Last Man Standing
- Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season
- PSL Footballer of the Season
His exceptional consistency and big-game impact have captured the attention of fans and pundits alike.
🔥 Lucas Ribeiro Costa and Keletso Makgalwa in the Spotlight
Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns) and Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United) have also secured multiple nominations, including the prestigious PSL Footballer of the Season and Player’s Player of the Season categories. Both players were instrumental for their clubs in the Betway Premiership campaign.
🧤 Chaine, Williams, and Chipezeze Battle for Best Goalkeeper
In the race for Betway Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season, Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), and Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC) will go head-to-head. Chipezeze is also in contention for Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament, highlighting his impressive all-round season.
📝 Full List of Nominees – #PSLAwards25
Match Officials
Assistant Referee of the Season
- Kgara Mokoena
- Romario Phiri
- Khamusi Razwimisani
Referee of the Season
- Luxolo Badi
- Masixole Bambiso
- Olani Kwinda
Development & Lower Division
DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season
- Gomolemo Kekana – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi – Kaizer Chiefs
- Tylon Smith – Stellenbosch
Motsepe Foundation Championship Young Player of the Season
- Luke Baartman – Cape Town Spurs
- Teboho Lekhatla – Casric Stars
- Siphamandla Mhlongo – Milford
Motsepe Foundation Championship Goalkeeper of the Season
- Emile Lako – Casric Stars
- Sekhoane Moerane – Orbit College
- Dumisani Msibi – Durban City
Motsepe Foundation Championship Players’ Player of the Season
- Banele Hlope – JDR Stars
- Joslin Kamatuka – Durban City
- Muzomuhle Khanyi – Hungry Lions
Cup Competitions
MTN8 Last Man Standing
- Fawaaz Basadien – Stellenbosch
- Deon Hotto – Orlando Pirates
- Relebohile Mofokeng – Orlando Pirates
Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament
- Elvis Chipezeze – Magesi
- Edmore Chirambadare – Magesi
- Iqraam Rayners – Mamelodi Sundowns
Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Tournament
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi – Orlando Pirates
- Relebohile Mofokeng – Orlando Pirates
- Mohau Nkota – Orlando Pirates
Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament
- Inácio Miguel – Kaizer Chiefs
- Pule Mmodi – Kaizer Chiefs
- Gaston Sirino – Kaizer Chiefs
Betway Premiership (Top Tier)
Goalkeeper of the Season
- Sipho Chaine – Orlando Pirates
- Elvis Chipezeze – Magesi
- Ronwen Williams – Mamelodi Sundowns
Defender of the Season
- Grant Kekana – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Thabo Moloisane – Stellenbosch
- Nkosinathi Sibisi – Orlando Pirates
Midfielder of the Season
- Marcelo Allende – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Makhehleni Makhaula – Orlando Pirates
- Teboho Mokoena – Mamelodi Sundowns
Young Player of the Season
- Malibongwe Khoza – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Relebohile Mofokeng – Orlando Pirates
- Mohau Nkota – Orlando Pirates
Coach of the Season
- Steve Barker – Stellenbosch
- Miguel Cardoso – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Jose Riveiro – Orlando Pirates
Player’s Player of the Season
- Lucas Ribeiro Costa – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Keletso Makgalwa – Sekhukhune United
- Relebohile Mofokeng – Orlando Pirates
PSL Footballer of the Season
- Lucas Ribeiro Costa – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Keletso Makgalwa – Sekhukhune United
- Relebohile Mofokeng – Orlando Pirates
With just days to go until the grand ceremony, anticipation is at fever pitch. Will Orlando Pirates’ youth revolution be rewarded, or will Sundowns’ consistency secure them more silverware? All will be revealed on Tuesday, 29 July.
