The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially announced the nominees for the 2025/26 PSL Awards, with the winners set to be crowned at the awards ceremony on 27 July. The event will be broadcast live on the SuperSport PSL Channel and SABC Sport.
Who are the frontrunners for the 2025/26 PSL Footballer of the Season?
The race for the award features a three-way contest between Orlando Pirates duo Oswin Appollis and Relebohile Mofokeng, alongside Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena. The trio were nominated by the head coaches of the 16 Premier Division clubs.
How does the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season differ from other awards?
The award is voted for by players across all Betway Premiership clubs. This year, the nominees are Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng, and their Pirates teammate Kamogelo Sebelebele. This peer-voted category often highlights players who are most difficult to face on the pitch, providing a unique barometer of talent that differs from technical coaching assessments.
Which clubs dominated the coaching and defensive categories?
The coaching shortlist features Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns), Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef (Kaizer Chiefs), and Abdeslam Ouaddou (Orlando Pirates). The defensive honors are similarly contested, with Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns competing against the Orlando Pirates pairing of Lebone Seema and Nkosinathi Sibisi.
Comparison of Key Award Categories
| Award | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Young Player of the Season | Isaac Cisse, Seluleko Mahlambi, Relebohile Mofokeng |
| Goalkeeper of the Season | Sipho Chaine, Ricardo Goss, Brandon Petersen |
What do these nominations signal for the future of the league?
Orlando Pirates account for all three nominees in the MTN8 Last Man Standing category. With players like Appollis and Mofokeng appearing in multiple categories, the league is seeing a rise in versatile, multi-functional talents who influence games across various phases of play.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the 2025/26 PSL Awards winners be announced?
The winners will be crowned at the official awards ceremony on 27 July.
Where can I watch the 2025/26 PSL Awards?
The event will be broadcast live on the SuperSport PSL Channel and SABC Sport.
Who decides the Footballer of the Season?
The nominees were nominated by the head coaches of the 16 Premier Division clubs.
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