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Former Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng capped off a memorable season by being crowned the 2025-26 PSL Footballer of the Season after leading the Buccaneers to a domestic treble. Mofokeng wins big The Premier Soccer League honoured the best performers from the previous campaign at its annual awards ceremony on Monday, with Mofokeng emerging as the biggest winner of the night. The 21-year-old beat former Pirates teammate Oswin Appollis and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena to South African football’s most prestigious individual award after a stellar campaign. Mofokeng’s remarkable evening did not end there. The Bafana Bafana international also claimed the Players’ Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season awards, completing a clean sweep of the league’s major individual honours. He enjoyed an outstanding league campaign, scoring 10 league goals and providing eight assists in 27 Betway Premiership appearances. Pirates also lifted the MTN8 and Carling Knockout in what was a memorable season for the Soweto giants. The awards come shortly after Mofokeng secured a move to Belgian Pro League side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise following his impressive displays for Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Footballer of the Season award is voted for by the head coaches of the 16 premiership clubs, while the Players’ Player of the Season is decided by fellow players across the league. Pirates dominate Pirates’ dominance was also reflected elsewhere on the night. Abdeslam Ouaddou was named PSL Coach of the Season, while Appollis took home the Midfielder of the Season award. Lebone Seema and Sipho Chaine were recognised as Defender of the Season and Goalkeeper of the Season, respectively. Elsewhere, Cemran Dansin won the Goal of the Season award for his spectacular strike against Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld, while Golden Arrows striker Junior Dion finished as the league’s top scorer with 14 goals. Eugene Mdluli and Nandipha Menze received the Referee of the Season and Assistant Referee of the Season awards, respectively The PSL Chairman’s Award was posthumously presented to the late Jayden Adams, who passed away on July 11. Here is list of all the winners: Football of the Season Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates) Player’s Player of the Season Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates) Coach of the Season Abdeslam Ouaddou (Orlando Pirates) Goal of the Season Camren Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Goalkeeper of the Season Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates) Defender of the Season Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Midfielder of the Season Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Young Player of the Season Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates) MTN8 Last Man Standing Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Carling Knockout Player of the Season Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates) Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Tournament Seluleko Mahlambi (TS Galaxy) Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament Darren Keet (Durban City) Motsepe Foundation Championship Players’ Player of the Season Emile Witbooi (Cape Town City) Motsepe Foundation Championship Goalkeeper of the Season Mickey van der Hart (Cape Town City) Motsepe Foundation Championship Young Player of the Season Gabriel Amato (Cape Town City) DSTV DISKI Challenge Player of the Season Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) PSL Assistant Referee of the Season Nandipha Menze PSL Referee of the Season Eugene Mdluli PSL Chairman’s Award Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Banyana Banyana’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaign got off to a dreadful start on Monday, as a late goal from Tanzanian youngster Hasnath Ubamba condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. Ubamba stuns Banyana The 20-year-old Ubamba struck in the 87th minute to seal the shock of the tournament so far, and leave Desiree Ellis’ side with a mountain to climb if they are to make the quarterfinals. Banyana dominated most of the play in the early stages with Noxolo Cesane and Thembi Kgatlana causing problems for the Tanzania defence. In the 6th minute, Kgatlana found space to shoot but her effort lacked power and was easily saved by Naijat Idrissa. Kgatlana then found Cesane with a good pass in the 10th minute, but the Mamelodi Sundowns star’s effort was deflected over the bar. Cesane had an even better opportunity two minutes later, after she was again found by Kgatlana. But this time she badly missed her kick. Tanzania were mainly playing on the break, but had their chances. Forward Opah Clement had a good opportunity in the 14th minute but her shot was tame and easy for Andile Dlamini in the Banyana goal. Tanzania also came close to regaining the lead in the 66th minute, as Clement got to a long ball before Dlamini, and her header was superbly headed over her own crossbar by Gamede. Banyana then courted disaster as Lebohang Ramalepe’s attempted header back to Dlamini went straight past her, but the Banyana goalkeeper recovered to gather the ball. In the 18th minute, Cesane found HIldah Magaia with a good pass and her effort flew just over the bar. Ramalepe also had a shot that was easy for Idrissa but it was Tanzania who stunned Banyana in the 38th minute. Diana Msewa burst forward from midfield and was allowed to run all the way into the penalty area where her shot deflected off Bongeka Gamede and past Dlamini. Mbane finds the leveller Banyana rallied and were level in first half stoppage time. Kgatlana’s shot was brilliantly pushed wide by Idrissa, but from the resulting corner the Tanzania keeper parried the ball straight to Bambanani Mbane and she headed home. Ellis made a change at the break, with Nthabiseng Majiya coming on for Robyn Moodaly-Salgado. But while Banyana pushed Tanzania back in the early stages of the second half, they were unable to truly trouble Idrissa. Tanzania certainly tested Dlamini in the 57th minute, as Clement won a free kick on the edge of the box. Ubamba stepped up and curled in a fine effort that Dlamini sprung to her right to superbly tip away. Tanzania also came close to regaining the lead in the 66th minute, as Clement got to a long ball before Dlamini, and her header was superbly headed over her own crossbar by Gamede. Banyana had a great chance to score in the 71st minute. Karabo Dhlamini’s cross was met by Majiya, but she couldn’t direct her effort on target from a few metres out. Substitute Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado tested Idrissa with a low shot as the time ticked away but despite their late pressure Banyana couldn’t find another goal. And they were punished as with just three minutes left Ubamba cut in from the left and drilled a low shot past Dlamini.

Desiree Ellis’ Banyana Banyana dominated possession for long periods. They also celebrated Linda Motlhalo’s 100th appearance for the national team. However, they failed to turn their control into goals. Tanzania defended bravely before striking twice to claim a famous victory. LINDA MOTLHALO REACHES MILESTONE Banyana Banyana started brightly and controlled the tempo. They pinned Tanzania deep inside their own half. Despite the return of Thembi Kgatlana, the South Africans struggled to create clear-cut chances. Against the run of play, Tanzania took the lead in the 37th minute. Diana Msewa beat her marker with a brilliant run. Her shot took a deflection and wrong-footed Andile Dlamini before finding the back of the net. Also read: Orlando Pirates dominate PSL awards South Africa responded well before the break. Najat Idrisa failed to deal with a corner in stoppage time. The ball fell kindly for Bambanani Mbane, who headed home from close range to make it 1-1. BANYANA BANYANA LEFT WITH WORK TO DO The second half was evenly contested. Both teams searched for a winning goal. Ellis introduced Nthabiseng Majiya at half-time to add fresh energy in attack. At the other end, Dlamini produced a fine save to deny Hasnath Ubamba from a dangerous free-kick. The match looked destined for a draw as the clock ticked down. However, South Africa failed to clear their lines in the closing minutes. Tanzania punished the mistake on the counter-attack. Ubamba scored in the 87th minute to hand the Twiga Stars a famous 2-1 victory. The result gives Tanzania a perfect start to their WAFCON campaign. Banyana Banyana return to action against Côte d’Ivoire on Friday, 31 July. The final Group B game will be against Burkina Faso on Tuesday, 4 August. Both matches will take place at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. Only the top two teams will advance to the next round.

Orlando Pirates dominated the ceremony, with Relebohile Mofokeng leading the way after claiming three of the night’s most prestigious awards. The PSL named the young star the PSL Footballer of the Season, Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season, and Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season. RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG LEADS THE WAY The 20-year-old’s remarkable campaign was recognised with a clean sweep of the league’s biggest individual accolades. His performances throughout the season established him as one of South African football’s brightest talents. Orlando Pirates also celebrated several other winners. Abdeslam Ouaddou was named Betway Premiership Coach of the Season, while Sipho Chaine collected the Goalkeeper of the Season award. Lebone Seema claimed the Betway Premiership Defender of the Season award, while Oswin Appollis won the Midfielder of the Season accolade. Also read: Orlando Pirates coach to be paid R12 million The club’s dominance extended to the knockout competitions. Tshepang Moremi won the MTN8 Last Man Standing award, while Mbekezeli Mbokazi was named Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament. BETWAY PREMIERSHIP AWARDS COMPLETE LIST Outside of Orlando Pirates, Durban City goalkeeper Darren Keet claimed the Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament award. TS Galaxy youngster Seluleko Mahlambi was recognised as the Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Tournament. In the Motsepe Foundation Championship, Cape Town City enjoyed a successful evening. Emile Witbooi won the Players’ Player of the Season award, Gabriel Amato was named Young Player of the Season, and Mickey Van Der Hart collected the Goalkeeper of the Season prize. Mamelodi Sundowns prospect Bennet Mokoena was crowned the DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season. The PSL named Euguene Mdluli Referee of the Year, while Nandipha Menze won the Assistant Referee of the Season award. ALL WINNERS PSL Footballer of the Season: Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates) Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season: Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates) Betway Premiership Coach of the Season: Abdeslam Ouaddou (Orlando Pirates) Betway Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season: Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates) Betway Premiership Defender of the Season: Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Betway Premiership Midfielder of the Season: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season: Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates) MTN8 Last Man Standing: Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament: Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates) Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament: Darren Keet (Durban City) Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Tournament: Seluleko Mahlambi (TS Galaxy) Motsepe Foundation Championship Players’ Player of the Season: Emile Witbooi (Cape Town City) Motsepe Foundation Championship Young Player of the Season: Gabriel Amato (Cape Town City) Motsepe Foundation Championship Goalkeeper of the Season: Mickey van der Hart (Cape Town City) DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season: Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) PSL Referee of the Year: Euguene Mdluli PSL Assistant Referee of the Season: Nandipha Menze.

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