Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams scooped top honours at the PSL awards, held virtually for the fourth consecutive year on Sunday evening.
The 32-year-old clinched the prestigious PSL Footballer of the Season award, becoming the first shot-stopper to win it since Itumeleng Khune’s triumph in 2013. To cap off a remarkable evening, he added the DStv Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season title to his collection.
Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams beat his teammate Teboho Mokoena and Stellenbosch FC’s Iqraam Rayners to the coveted award.
Meanwhile, the Brazilians coach Rulani Mokwena capped off a dominant season in the league by claiming the DStv Premiership Coach of the Season award. He emerged victorious over Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro and Stellenbosch FC mentor Steve Barker who were also nominated.
PATRICK MASWANGANYI WALK AWAY WITH THREE AWARDS
Grant Kekana clinched the DStv Premiership Defender of the Season accolade, while Patrick Maswanganyi was honored with the Midfielder of the Season title, in addition to winning the Nedbank Cup Player of the Season award and DStv Premiership Player’s Player of the Season.
Pirates rising star Relebohile Mofokeng enjoyed a dual victory by claiming the Young Player of the Season and the Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Tournament titles.
Sipho Chaine secured the MTN8 Last Man Standing after his heroics in competition, particularly the penalty shootout in the final proved decisive as Pirates secured victory over the Brazilians to claim the trophy. Titus was named Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament, a recognition of his pivotal role in helping the Winelands side win the trophy.
In addition, Sundowns received the Chairman’s Award in recognition of their remarkable achievements over the past decade.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
- PSL Footballer of the Season: Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns]
- DStv Premiership Player’s Player of the Season: Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates]
- DStv Premiership Coach of the Season: Rulani Mokwena [Mamelodi Sundowns]
- DStv Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season: Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns]
- DStv Premiership Defender of the Season: Grant Kekana [Mamelodi Sundowns]
- DStv Premiership Midfielder of the Season: Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates]
- DStv Premiership Young Player of the Season: Relebohile Mofokeng [Orlando Pirates]
- DStv Premiership Top Goal Scorer: Tshegofatso Mabasa [Orlando Pirates]
- DStv Premiership Goal of the Season: Thabiso Lebitso [Orlando Pirates]
- MTN8 Last Man Standing: Sipho Chaine [Orlando Pirates]
- Carling Knockout Cup Player of the Tournament: Devin Titus [Stellenbosch FC]
- Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament: Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates]
- Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Season: Relebohile Mofokeng [Orlando Pirates]
- DStv Diski Challenge Rewired Player of the Season: Ntando Nkosi [Mamelodi Sundowns]
- DStv Diski Challenge Top Scorer: Thabang Mahlangu [SuperSport United]
- Motsepe Foundation Championship Top Scorer: Prince Nxumalo [JDR Stars]
- Referee of the Season: Sikhumbuzo Gasa
- Assistant Referee of the Season: Romario Phiri
- Chairman’s Award: Mamelodi Sundowns
VOTING AND NOMINATION PROCEDURES
Footballer of the Season: Nominations and voting were exclusively conducted by the Premier Division head coaches. Only one head coach per club was authorized to vote, and coaches were prohibited from nominating or voting for their own teammate.
DStv Premiership Player’s Player of the Season: Nominations and voting were solely managed by Premier Division players. Each club was allowed a maximum of 30 votes, with the provision that no player could nominate or vote for their own teammate.
DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season: Nominations and voting were overseen by the Diski Challenge head coaches. Only one head coach per club was authorized to vote, and coaches were prohibited from nominating or voting for their own teammate.
Match Officials: Nominations and voting were conducted by the SAFA National Referees Committee Panel.
All Other Categories: Nominations and voting were undertaken by a judging panel comprising football journalists, analysts, and commentators. A comprehensive list of the judging panel will be publicly disclosed following the PSL Awards ceremony.
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