Relebohile Mofokeng stole the spotlight at the 2025/26 PSL Awards on Monday evening, bringing a sensational season to a fitting close with a clean sweep of the night’s top individual honours.
The 21-year-old Orlando Pirates star, who completed a move abroad following the conclusion of the season, was rewarded for an outstanding campaign by claiming the prestigious PSL Footballer of the Season award. Mofokeng also walked away with the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season and Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season accolades, underlining his status as one of South Africa’s brightest football talents.
Orlando Pirates Dominate the Major Awards
League champions Orlando Pirates enjoyed a memorable evening, with several members of the title-winning squad and technical team receiving recognition for their exceptional performances throughout the season.
Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was named Betway Premiership Coach of the Season after guiding the Buccaneers to league glory. Goalkeeper Sipho Chaine claimed the Goalkeeper of the Season award, while Oswin Appollis was crowned Midfielder of the Season. Defender Lebone Seema took home the Defender of the Season accolade, and Camren Dansin won Goal of the Season for his spectacular strike.
Individual Honours Across South African Football
Veteran goalkeeper Darren Keet, who retired at the end of the campaign, received the Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament award after playing a pivotal role in Durban City’s successful cup run.
Seluleko Mahlambi of TS Galaxy was recognised as the Most Promising Player of the Tournament, while former Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi earned the Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament award.
Pirates midfielder Tshepang Moremi was also honoured after being named the MTN8 Last Man Standing.
Cape Town City and Sundowns Shine in Other Categories
Cape Town City dominated the Motsepe Foundation Championship awards, with Emile Witbooi winning Players’ Player of the Season, Gabriel Armato taking the Young Player of the Season award, and Mickey van der Hart being named Goalkeeper of the Season.
In the DStv Diski Challenge, Mamelodi Sundowns youngster Bennet Mokoena capped an exceptional campaign by winning both Player of the Season and Top Goal Scorer honours.
Match Officials Recognised
The PSL also acknowledged the outstanding contributions of match officials. Eugene Mdluli was named Referee of the Season, while Nandipha Menze received the Assistant Referee of the Season award.
A Night to Remember for the Buccaneers
The 2025/26 PSL Awards belonged to Orlando Pirates. With league success complemented by a host of individual honours, the Buccaneers reaffirmed their status as South Africa’s dominant force. Mofokeng’s remarkable treble headlined an unforgettable evening that celebrated one of the club’s finest seasons in recent history.
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