NEWS SCOOP: PSL AWARD NOMINEES AND STATS REVEALED

Wednesday, 26 May, 2021

The Premier Soccer League has released the names of the nominees for the 2020/21 season awards ceremony to be held on Sunday the 6th of June.

Reigning PSL 2019/20 Player of the Year and 2019/20 Players Player of the Year Themba Zwane, teammate Peter Shalulile and Maritzburg United captain and talisman Thabiso Kutumela headline the top awards for the 2020/21 season.

We take a closer look at all the latest nominees and how they have contributed for their respective sides during the current campaign in PSL competitions.

DSTV PREMIERSHIP PLAYER OF THE SEASON:

Thabiso Kutumela, (Maritzburg United) 26 league appearances, 12 goals scored and provided 1 assist
Peter Shalulile, 27, (Mamelodi Sundowns) - 22 appearances in all competitions, 11 goals scored and provided 7 assists
Themba Zwane, 31, (Mamelodi Sundowns) - 23 appearances in all competitions, 9 goals scored and provided 2 assists

DSTV PREMIERSHIP PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE SEASON:

Thabiso Kutumela, 27, (Maritzburg United) - 29 appearances in all competitions, 14 goals scored and provided 1 assist
Peter Shalulile, 27, (Mamelodi Sundowns) - 27 appearances in all competitions, 15 goals scored and provided 6 assists
Themba Zwane, 31, (Mamelodi Sundowns) - 27 appearances in all competitions, 10 goals scored and provided 2 assists

DSTV PREMIERSHIP COACH OF THE SEASON:

Benni McCarthy (Amazulu), 21 matches as head coach, 13 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in the league
Manqoba Mngqithi, Rhulani Mokwena (Mamelodi Sundowns), 26 matches as head co-coach, 16 wins, 9 draws and 1 loss in the league
Mandla Ncikazi (Golden Arrows) , 28 matches as head coach, 11 wins, 13 draws and 4 losses in the league

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DSTV PREMIERSHIP YOUNG PLAYER OF THE SEASON:

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Maritzburg United) 3 goals and 2 assists in 18 league appearances (1039 minutes played)
Kamogelo Mahlangu (TS Galaxy) 21 league appearances this season (1827 minutes played)
Evidence Makgopa (Baroka) 7 goals and 3 assists in 26 league appearances (2309 minutes played)

DSTV PREMIERSHIP GOALKEEPER OF THE SEASON:

Sifiso Mlungwana, 24, (Golden Arrows) - 10 Clean Sheets in 28 league matches this season
Veli Mothwa, 30, (Amazulu)- 10 Clean Sheets in 24 league matches this season
Denis Onyango, 36, (Mamelodi Sundowns) - 10 Clean Sheets in 24 league matches this season

DSTV PREMIERSHIP DEFENDER OF THE SEASON:

Mosa Lebusa, 28, (Mamelodi Sundowns) - 16 league appearances (1350 minutes played
Njabulo Ngcobo, 26, (Swallows) - 26 league appearances, 1 goal scored (2340 minutes played)
Tapelo Xoki, 26, (Amazulu) - 21 league appearances, 4 goals scored (1862 minutes played)

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DSTV PREMIERSHIP MIDFIELDER OF THE SEASON:

Rivaldo Coetzee, 24, (Mamelodi Sundowns) - 19 league appearances, 1 goal scored and provided 2 assists. (1620 minutes played)
Makhehleni Makhaula, 31, (Amazulu) - 24 league appearances, (2214 minutes played)
Themba Zwane, 31, (Mamelodi Sundowns) - 23 league appearances, 9 goals scored and provided 1 assist (1852 minutes played)

NEDBANK CUP PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT:

Washington Arubi (Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila) Kept 4 Clean Sheets in 5 matches
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila) Scored twice in 3 matches (271 minutes played)
Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) Scored 4 goals, provided 1 assist in 4 matches (374 minutes played)

NEDBANK CUP MOST PROMISING PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT:

Njabulo Blom (Kaizer Chiefs) Played 1 match (44 minutes played)
Khanyisa Mayo (Richards Bay) Scored twice and provided 1 assist in 3 matches (232 minutes played)
Moloisana Mokhele (Chippa United) Scored once and provided 1 assist in 5 matches (364 minutes played)

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