Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Morning has received the most nominations for the Premier Soccer League (PSL) end of season awards.
Mofokeng has been nominated in five categories – PSL Footballer of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season, Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season, Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player and MTN8 Last Man Standing.
Hot on his heels is Mamelodi Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro Costa, who has received three nominations. The Brazilian-born Costa has been nominated in the Footballer of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season an Goal of the Season categories.
All the nominees:
Footballer of the Season:
Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United), Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns) and Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
Players’ Player of the Season:
Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates) and Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Coach of the Season:
Steve Barker (Stellenbosch FC), Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns) and Jose Riveiro (Orlando Pirates)
Midfielder of the Season Nominees
Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns), Makhehleni Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) and Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Defender of the Season:
Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch FC) and Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates)
Goalkeeper of the Season:
Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC) and Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Young Player of the Season Nominees
Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns), Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota (both Orlando Pirates)
Betway Premiership Goal of the Season:
Fawaaz Basadien (Stellenbosch FC), Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns) and Glody Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs)
Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament:
Inacio Miguel, Pule Mmodi and Gaston Sirino (all Kaizer Chiefs)
Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Tournament:
Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota (all Orlando Pirates)
Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament:
Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC), Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns)
MTN8 Last Man Standing:
Fawaaz Basadien (Stellenbosch FC), Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
Motsepe Foundation Championship Player of the Season:
Banele Hlope (JDR Stars), Joslin Kamatuka (Durban City) and Muzomuhle Khanyi (Hungry Lions)
Motsepe Foundation Championship Goalkeeper of the Season:
Emile Lako (Casric Stars), Sekhoane Moerane (Orbit College) and Duminsane Msibi (Durban City)
Motsepe Foundation Championship Young Player of the Season:
Luke Baartman (Cape Town Spurs), Tebogo Lekhatha (Casric Stars) and Siphamandla Mhlongo (Milford FC)
Diski Challenge Player of the Season:
Gomolemo Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi (Kaizer Chiefs) and Tylon Smith (Stellenbosch FC)
PSL Assistant Referee of the Season:
Kgara Mokoena, Romario Phiri and Khamusi Razwimisani
PSL Referee of the Season Nominees:
Luxolo Badi, Masixole Bambiso and Olani Kwinda