Former Sundowns star amongst big winners at Marumo Gallants awards

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star was amongst the big winners at Marumo Gallants annual awards at Houghton Hotel on Sunday, 21st of May.

Gallants hosted the awards a day after they were relegated from the DStv Premiership to the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Elsewhere, Chippa United survived relegation after finishing 14th on the log while Maritzburg United will play in the promotion/relegation playoffs.

The Limpopo-based side lost their last match of the season against Swallows 2-0 to finish 16th on the Premiership table.

In 30 games that they played in the league, Gallants only won five games, drew 14 and lost 11.

Meanwhile, they had an impressive run in the CAF Confederation Cup which saw them reach the semi-finals stage. They were knocked out by the Tanzanian giants Young Africans.

Prior to losing in the last four, Gallants eliminated Pyramids FC of Egypt in the two-legged quarter-finals.

Despite losing their top-flight status, Gallants rewarded their players for the impressive season they had, particularly in the Confederation Cup.

Furthermore, Ranga Chivaviro has finished the Confederation Cup campaign as the joint top goal scorer with Fiston Mayele on six goals.

Mayele has an opportunity to increase his goal tally when Yanga when face USM Alger in the final on the 28th of May.

ALL AWARD WINNERS AT MARUMO GALLANTS

Midfielder Of The Year – Lucky Mohomi

Most Assists – Lucky Mohomi

Newcomer Of The Year – Lesiba Nku

Most Promising Player – Sibusiso Nkosi

Technical Team: Player’s Choice – Amos Dhlomo

Most Consistent Player – Lebo Mabotja

Best Leadership Qualities – Lehlohonolo Nonyane

Fan Favourite – Ranga Chivaviro

Most Uplifting Player – Lehlohonolo Nonyane

Defender Of The Year – Mpho Mvelase

Player Of The Year – Celimpilo Ngema

Chairman’s Award: Technical Team – Raymond Mdaka

Striker Of The Year – Ranga Chivaviro

Chairman’s Award – Washington Arubi

Special Appreciation Award – Ditonkana Abram Sello

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