The 2024/25 PSL Awards delivered a night of celebration, with Mamelodi Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro Costa stealing the spotlight and Orlando Pirates dominating the rest of the honours. Ribeiro walked away with four top accolades, including Footballer of the Season and Goal of the Season, while Pirates players collected a clean sweep across multiple categories.
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Ribeiro Reigns Supreme
Lucas Ribeiro Costa confirmed his status as the standout talent of the 2024/25 season with a dominant showing at the PSL Awards. The Mamelodi Sundowns forward walked away with four major accolades, including Footballer of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season, Top Goalscorer, and Goal of the Season. His mesmerising solo strike against Orlando Pirates earned top honours for its individual brilliance, encapsulating a campaign in which Ribeiro’s flair, vision, and consistency made him the most feared attacker in South African football.
Orlando Pirates Sweep a Host of Individual Awards
While Sundowns stole the top billing with Ribeiro, their title rivals Orlando Pirates claimed the lion’s share of the remaining awards, underlining the club’s quality across multiple positions and age groups:
- Goalkeeper of the Season: Sipho Chaine
- Defender of the Season: Nkosinathi Sibisi
- Midfielder of the Season: Makhehleni Makhaula
- Young Player of the Season: Relebohile Mofokeng
- MTN8 Last Man Standing (cup performance accolade): Relebohile Mofokeng
In total, Pirates were awarded at least seven key categories, making them the most decorated club in terms of individual recognition.
The 2024/25 PSL Awards showcased both individual brilliance and club-wide excellence. While Lucas Ribeiro Costa claimed the major individual prizes, Orlando Pirates asserted their dominance across the ceremonial award table, confirming why they remain one of South Africa’s most decorated clubs in cup fixtures and player development.
