DStv Premiership side SuperSport United held their end-of-the-season players’ awards on Monday night with 10 accolades handed to several top performers.
Matsatsantsa has had an impressive season since the return of coach Gavin Hunt. They finished in third place behind league winners Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, who finished second.
Their log standings also mean they will return to CAF inter-club competition football. Along with Sekhukhune United, SuperSport will represent South Africa in the CAF Confederation Cup.
They missed out on an opportunity to secure a CAF Champions League spot by three points. Hunt’s return has proved to be the perfect move despite having some key players on loan deals.
The award ceremony was held at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg. There was no surprise as Thulani Hlatshwayo walked away with the Player of the Season award.
The 33-year-old has shown his leadership qualities and has stabilised the United defence since his move from Orlando Pirates.
IMPRESSIVE SEASON FOR SUPERSPORT UNITED
Grant Margeman was voted by his peers as the Player’s Player of the Season. Thapelo Maseko walked away with the Young Player of the Season, he is also nominated for the PSL Young Player of the Season award.
“It feels like a miracle. It’s an incredible feeling,” Maseko told SuperSport TV.
“I didn’t expect this to be so soon. Everything that happened was so soon for me. But all my hard work and my desire to play is showing at the end and I am very grateful.”
WINNERS AT THE SUPERSPORT UNITED END-OF-SEASON AWARDS
DStv Diski Challenge Top Goalscorer – Shandre Campbell
Coach’s Award – Gape Moralo
DStv Diski Challenge player of the season – Shandre Campbell
CEO’s Award (Thomas Madigage) – Thabo September and Roscoe Krieling
Coach’s Award – Innocent Mchunu
Chairman’s Award – Gavin Hunt
Young Player of the Year – Thapelo Maseko
Top Goalscorer Award – Bradley Grobler
Player’s Player of the Year – Grant Margeman
Player of the season – Thulani Hlatshwayo
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