Sports Desk Reporter
Relebohile Mofokeng stole the spotlight at the 2025/26 PSL Awards after claiming three of the biggest individual honours following a stellar season with Orlando Pirates.
The 21-year-old was voted Footballer of the Season by the PSL, while his performances also earned him the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season awards.
The recognition comes after a campaign that established him as one of the country’s brightest talents before his move abroad.
Orlando Pirates enjoyed a successful night overall, with coach Abdeslam Ouaddou taking the Coach of the Season award and goalkeeper Sipho Chaine being recognised as the league’s best shot stopper.
Lebone Seema was honoured as Midfielder of the Season, while Oswin Appollis collected the Defender of the Season award. Camren Dansin’s strike was voted Goal of the Season.
Durban City’s Darren Keet walked away with the Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament award, while TS Galaxy youngster Seluleko Mahlambi was named the competition’s Most Promising Player.
Cape Town City dominated the Motsepe Foundation Championship awards. Emile Witbooi was voted Players’ Player of the Season, Gabriel Armato claimed the Young Player of the Season prize, and Mickey van der Hart was named Goalkeeper of the Season.
Mamelodi Sundowns youngster Bennet Mokoena completed a league double in the DStv Diski Challenge after being crowned both Player of the Season and Top Goal Scorer.
The officials were also recognised, with Eugene Mdluli receiving the Referee of the Season award and Nandipha Menze named Assistant Referee of the Season.