Lucas Ribeiro Costa Headlines 2024/25 PSL Awards as Pirates Dominate Major Categories
The 2024/25 PSL Awards, held virtually on Tuesday night, saw Mamelodi Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro Costa walk away with the evening’s top honours after a sensational season as the league’s top scorer. Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates asserted their dominance across several categories, with standout performances throughout the campaign.
Ribeiro Cleans Up with Top Honours
As a result of his outstanding performance, all 16 PSL coaches voted to crown Ribeiro as Footballer of the Year. He also earned the Players’ Player of the Year award, underlining the respect he commands from his fellow professionals. The judges named his incredible solo goal against Orlando Pirates—an unforgettable run from his own half—as Goal of the Season.
The Brazilian forward edged out Relebohile Mofokeng for the top award, but the Pirates teenager still had plenty to celebrate.
Mofokeng Shines Bright for Pirates
Once again, Mofokeng won the Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season award, marking the second consecutive season he received the honour. His impressive contribution to Pirates’ third straight MTN8 title also earned him the MTN8 Last Man Standing award.
Pirates Dominate Positional Awards
Orlando Pirates collected multiple positional honours:
- Sipho Chaine was named Goalkeeper of the Season, edging out Sundowns’ Ronwen Williams and Magesi’s Elvis Chipezeze.
- Nkosinathi Sibisi secured Defender of the Season, adding to his growing leadership stature.
- Makhehleni Makhaula took home Midfielder of the Season, capping a solid campaign.
Additionally, Mbekezeli Mbokazi was awarded Ke Yona’s Most Promising Player for his emerging talent.
Tournament Standouts Across the League
- Elvis Chipezeze of Magesi earned the Carling Cup Player of the Tournament, bolstered by four Man of the Match performances and a R400,000 payday.
- Despite a tough overall season for Kaizer Chiefs, Pule Mmodi was named Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament after helping his side to a dramatic win over Pirates.
Coach and Club Recognition
Despite taking charge of Sundowns after the season had already begun, Miguel Cardoso was nevertheless named Coach of the Year for leading the side to continued success.. The club also received the prestigious Chairman’s Award for their performance at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Motsepe Foundation Championship Awards Introduced
For the first time, the Motsepe Foundation Championship hosted its own award categories:
- Muzomuhle Khanyi (Hungry Lions): Players’ Player of the Season and Top Goal-scorer
- Teboho Lekhatla (Casric Stars): Young Player of the Season
- Dumsani Msibi (Durban City): Goalkeeper of the Season
Selected PSL Awards Winners:
- Footballer of the Year: Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Sundowns)
- Players’ Player of the Year: Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Sundowns)
- Coach of the Year: Miguel Cardoso (Sundowns)
- Goalkeeper of the Year: Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
- Defender of the Year: Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates)
- Midfielder of the Year: Makhehleni Makhaula (Orlando Pirates)
- Young Player of the Year: Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
- Goal of the Season: Lucas Ribeiro Costa
- MTN8 Last Man Standing: Relebohile Mofokeng
- Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament: Pule Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Carling Cup Player of the Tournament: Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi)
- Chairman’s Award: Mamelodi Sundowns (FIFA Club World Cup performance)
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