Relebohile Mofokeng was the standout performer at the 2025/26 PSL Awards ceremony held on Monday evening, capping off a remarkable campaign with an impressive haul of individual honours.

The 21-year-old superstar, who secured a move abroad at the end of the season, enjoyed a memorable 2025/26 campaign with Orlando Pirates and was duly rewarded for his outstanding performances. Mofokeng scooped the prestigious PSL Footballer of the Season award. He was also named the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season, as well as the Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season.

League champions Orlando Pirates dominated the Betway Premiership categories. Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was voted Betway Premiership Coach of the Season, while Sipho Chaine, Lebone Seema, Oswin Appollis and Camren Dansin claimed the Goalkeeper of the Season, Defender of the Season, Midfielder of the Season and Goal of the Season awards, respectively.

Veteran goalkeeper Darren Keet, who retired at the end of the season, was named Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament after playing a pivotal role in Durban City’s triumphant cup run.

Seluleko Mahlambi of TS Galaxy received the Most Promising Player of the Tournament award.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi, formerly of Orlando Pirates, was honoured with the Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament accolade, while Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) was crowned the MTN8 Last Man Standing.

The Motsepe Foundation Championship categories were dominated by Cape Town City, with Emile Witbooi, Gabriel Armato and Mickey van der Hart picking up the Players’ Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season and Goalkeeper of the Season awards, respectively.

In the DStv Diski Challenge categories, Mamelodi Sundowns’ young sensation Bennet Mokoena completed a memorable season by winning both awards on offer, namely the DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season and Top Goal Scorer awards.

Match officials were also recognised, with Eugene Mdluli and Nandipha Menze receiving the Referee of the Season and Assistant Referee of the Season awards, respectively.

EDITOR’S NOTE:

Voting and Nomination Procedures:

Footballer of the Season: Nominations and voting conducted exclusively by Premier Division head coaches. Coaches were not allowed to nominate or vote for players from their own teams.

Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season: Nominations and voting conducted exclusively by Betway Premiership players. Each club was allowed a maximum of 30 votes, with the provision that no player could nominate or vote for their own teammate.

Motsepe Foundation Players’ Player of the Season: Nominations and voting conducted exclusively by Motsepe Foundation Championship players. Each club was allowed a maximum of 30 votes, with the provision that no player could nominate or vote for their own teammate.

DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season: Nominations and voting were conducted exclusively by the Diski Challenge head coaches. Coaches were not allowed to nominate or vote for players from their own teams.

Match Officials: Nominations and voting were conducted exclusively by the SAFA National Referees Committee Panel.

All Other Categories: Nominations and voting were undertaken by judging panels comprising football journalists, broadcasters, analysts, and commentators. A comprehensive list of the judging panel will be published after awards ceremony.