Costa Dominates 2024/25 PSL Awards With Four Accolades

Mamelodi Sundowns superstar Lucas Ribeiro Costa was the undisputed star of the 2024/25 PSL Awards on Tuesday evening, bagging an impressive four accolades.

Ribeiro Costa was crowned PSL Footballer of the Season and also walked away with the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season, Betway Premiership Goal of the Season, and Betway Premiership Top Goal Scorer awards.

Orlando Pirates’ young sensation Relebohile Mofokeng also had a memorable night, scooping both the Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season and the MTN8 Last Man Standing awards.

Motsepe Foundation Championship and Coaching Honors

In the Motsepe Foundation Championship, Muzomuhle Khanyi was rewarded for his outstanding season with Hungry Lions, winning both the Players’ Player of the Season and the Top Goal Scorer awards. Teboho Lekhatla of Casric Stars was named the Young Player of the Season, while Dumsani Msibi of Durban City was recognized as the division’s Goalkeeper of the Season.

Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Miguel Cardoso was crowned Betway Premiership Coach of the Season. The Orlando Pirates trio of Sipho Chaine, Nkosinathi Sibisi, and Makhehleni Makhaula secured the Betway Premiership Goalkeeper, Defender, and Midfielder of the Season awards, respectively.

Cup Competitions and Development League Awards

Kaizer Chiefs winger Pule Mmodi earned top honors in the Nedbank Cup, walking away with the Player of the Tournament award. Pirates’ Mbekezeli Mbokazi was recognized as the Most Promising Player of the Tournament, while Magesi FC’s Elvis Chipezeze received the Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament accolade for his standout performances.

In the DStv Diski Challenge categories, Tylon Smith of Stellenbosch FC was named Player of the Season, while Pirates striker Siphamandla Msezane claimed the Top Goal Scorer award.

Match officials were also acknowledged, with Kgara Mokoena and Masixole Bambiso receiving the Assistant Referee and Referee of the Season awards, respectively.

2024/25 PSL Awards Winners

Major Accolades

• Footballer of the Season: Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
• Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season: Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
• Betway Premiership Coach of the Season: Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns)
• Betway Premiership Goal of the Season: Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
• Betway Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season: Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
• Betway Premiership Defender of the Season: Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates)
• Betway Premiership Midfielder of the Season: Makhehleni Makhaula (Orlando Pirates)
• Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season: Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
• MTN8 Last Man Standing: Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
• PSL Chairman’s Award: Mamelodi Sundowns

Cup Competition Awards

• Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament: Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC)
• Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Tournament: Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates)
• Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament: Pule Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs)

Motsepe Foundation Championship Awards

• Motsepe Foundation Championship Players’ Player of the Season: Muzomuhle Khanyi (Hungry Lions)
• Motsepe Foundation Championship Goalkeeper of the Season: Dumsani Msibi (Durban City)
• Motsepe Foundation Championship Young Player of the Season: Teboho Lekhatla (Casric Stars)

DStv Diski Challenge Awards

• DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season: Tylon Smith (Stellenbosch FC)

Match Officials Awards

• PSL Assistant Referee of the Season: Kgara Mokoena
• PSL Referee of the Season: Masixole Bambiso

Top Goal Scorers

• DStv Diski Challenge: Siphamandla Msezane (Orlando Pirates)
• Motsepe Foundation Championship: Muzomuhle Khanyi (Hungry Lions)
• Betway Premiership: Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)