PSL Awards 2025: Full Official Nominees List
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially released the complete list of nominees for the 2024/25 end-of-season awards. After a brief delay due to Mamelodi Sundowns’ participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, the ceremony will now be held on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, at 19:00 SAST, and will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL Channel and SABC Sport.
This year’s lineup features outstanding talents from South Africa’s top clubs, with a blend of established stars and breakthrough names making the shortlist.
Headline Nominees: Main Categories
PSL Footballer of the Season
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Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
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Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
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Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United)
Betway Premiership Players' Player of the Season
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Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
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Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
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Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Betway Premiership Coach of the Season
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Steve Barker (Stellenbosch FC)
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Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns)
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Jose Riveiro (Orlando Pirates)
Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season (U21)
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Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns)
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Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
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Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates)
Betway Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season
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Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
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Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC)
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Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
Betway Premiership Defender of the Season
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Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns)
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Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch FC)
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Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates)
Betway Premiership Midfielder of the Season
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Marcello Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns)
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Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
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Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates)
Betway Premiership Goal of the Season
Nominees include the most memorable and spectacular goals of the 2024/25 campaign, as per the official shortlist.
Domestic Cup and Special Awards
Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament
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Inacio Miguel (Kaizer Chiefs)
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Pule Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs)
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Gaston Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs)
Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates)
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Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
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Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates)
MTN8 Last Man Standing
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Fawaaz Basadien (Stellenbosch FC)
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Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates)
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Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament
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Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC)
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Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC)
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Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Development and Secondary Competitions
DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season
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Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi (Kaizer Chiefs)
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Gomolemo Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns)
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Tylon Smith (Stellenbosch FC)
Motsepe Foundation Championship Player of the Season
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Luke Baartman (Cape Town Spurs)
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Teboho Lekhatla (Casric Stars)
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Siphamandla Mhlongo (Milford FC)
Motsepe Foundation Championship Goalkeeper of the Season
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Emile Lako (Casric Stars)
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Sekhoane Moerane (Orbit College)
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Dumisani Msibi (Durban City FC)
Motsepe Foundation Championship Players’ Player of the Season
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Banele Hlophe (JDR Stars)
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Joslin Kamatuka (Durban City FC)
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Muzomuhle Khanyi (Hungry Lions)
Motsepe Foundation Championship Young Player of the Season (U19)
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Luke Baartman (Cape Town Spurs)
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Teboho Lekhatla (Casric Stars)
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Siphamandla Mhlongo (Milford FC)
Officiating and Refereeing Awards
PSL Referee of the Season: Luxolo Badi, Masixole Bambiso, Olani Kwinda
PSL Assistant Referee of the Season: Kgara Mokoena, Romario Phiri, Khamusi Razimiswani
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PSL Awards 2025 Date and Time
The 2025 PSL Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, broadcast live on SuperSport PSL Channel and SABC Sport. The official nominees were revealed on July 15, with the formal ceremony beginning at 19:00 (7 PM) South African Standard Time.
This year’s awards were postponed to accommodate Mamelodi Sundowns’ participation in the FIFA Club World Cup and were strategically scheduled ahead of the new season kickoff.
How to Vote for PSL Awards?
Voting for the PSL Awards is not open to the public for most categories, as they are determined by specific groups within the soccer community. For example, the Footballer of the Season is voted on by the 16 DStv Premiership head coaches, with each casting one vote and unable to vote for players from their own club. The Players’ Player of the Season is decided by players, with 30 players from each of the 16 clubs voting, also unable to select teammates.
Other categories, such as Referee of the Season or Goal of the Season, are typically judged by a panel of experts or PSL officials. There is no public voting mechanism like a mobile app or online platform for the 2024/25 PSL Awards, unlike some international awards.
FAQs
Who leads the nominations for PSL Awards 2025?
Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates) leads with multiple nominations, especially in major categories such as Footballer and Players’ Player of the Season.
What date and time are the 2025 PSL Awards?
The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 19:00 SAST, airing live on SuperSport and SABC Sport.
How are PSL award winners decided?
Voting is conducted by head coaches, players, judging panels, and—in select Fans’ Choice categories—via public votes on the PSL official YouTube channel.
