Premier Soccer League Unveils 2024/25 Awards Nominees
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially unveiled the list of nominees for the highly anticipated 2024/2025 PSL Awards. The announcement was made on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling celebration of local football excellence.
The annual awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, kicking off at 19:00 SAST. Football fans across the country will be able to watch the prestigious event live on SuperSport PSL (Channel 202) and SABC Sport, as South Africa’s finest footballers, coaches, and officials are recognised for their outstanding performances throughout the season.
The PSL Awards honour achievements across multiple categories including Footballer of the Season, Coach of the Season, Young Player of the Season, and Goalkeeper of the Season, among others. The shortlist includes some of the most consistent performers from the Betway Premiership, Motsepe Foundation Championship, and other competitions under the PSL umbrella (MTN8, Nedbank Cup & Carling Black Lable Cup).
This year’s event is expected to be especially competitive following a thrilling season filled with dramatic finishes, standout individual displays, and breakthrough talent that has taken South African football by storm.
Sekhukhune United FC’s Keletso Makgalwa caught many fans by surprise with two major nominations: Footballer of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season. His impressive performances were key in helping Babina Noko secure a top-four finish in the 2024/25 Betway Premiership.
Elvis Chipezeze also stepped up for Magesi FC, playing a vital role in their Carling Black Label Cup triumph. His efforts earned him two nominations as well; Goalkeeper of the Season and Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament.
In a remarkable return to glory, Kaizer Chiefs dominated the Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament category after their stunning performances led Amakhosi to lift their first major trophy in 10 years. The trio of Inacio Miguel, Pule Mmodi, and GastĂłn Sirino earned nominations following standout displays throughout the competition. Their skill, determination, and big-match temperament proved vital in Chiefs’ historic Nedbank Cup triumph, marking a new era for the Soweto giants and bringing long-awaited silverware back to Naturena.
Other highlights include multiple nods for Relebohile Mofokeng and Lucas Ribeiro, on the nominee list with 6 and 4 nominations respectively across key categories.
Below is a detailed list of nominees:
Major Awards – Premiership
- Footballer of the Season
- Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United)
- Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
- Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Players’ Player of the Season
- Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United)
- Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
- Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Coach of the Season
- Steve Barker (Stellenbosch FC)
- Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- José Riveiro (Orlando Pirates)
- Young Player of the Season (U21)
- Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Relebohile Mofokeng
- Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates)
- Defender of the Season
- Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch FC)
- Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates)
- Midfielder of the Season
- Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Makhehleni Makhaula (Orlando Pirates)
- Goalkeeper of the Season
- Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Sipho Chaine, Elvis Chipezeze
- Goal of the Season
- Fawaaz Basadien
- Lucas Ribeiro
- Glody Lilepo
Knockout & Cup Competition Awards
- MTN8 Last Man Standing
- Fawaaz Basadien (Stellenbosch FC)
- Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
- Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates)
- Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament
- Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC)
- Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC)
- Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament
- Inacio Miguel (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Pule Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs)
- GastĂłn Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates)
- Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
- Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates)
Development & Championship Awards
- DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season
- Gomolemo Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Tylon Smith (Stellenbosch FC)
- Motsepe Foundation Championship – Players’ Player
- Banele Hlophe (JDR Stars)
- Joslin Kamatuka (Durban City FC)
- Muzomuhle Khanyi (Hungry Lions)
- Motsepe Championship – Young Player (U19)
- Luke Baartman (Cape Town Spurs)
- Teboho Lekhatla (Casric Stars)
- Siphamandla Mhlongo (Milford FC)
- Motsepe Championship – Goalkeeper of the Season
- Emile Lako (Casric Stars)
- Sekhoane Moerane (Orbit College)
- Dumsani Msibi (Durban City FC)
Officials’ Awards
- Assistant Referee of the Season
- Kgara Mokoena
- Romario Phiri
- Khamusi Razwimisan
- Referee of the Season
- Luxolo Badi
- Masixole Bambiso
- Olani Kwinda
🗓️ Event Details
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 29 July 2025 at 19:00 SAST
- Broadcast on: SuperSport PSL (Channel 202) and SABC Sport