Source: @Bet.co.za
The Betway Premiership awards for September and October have gone to three different clubs, with Orlando Pirates midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi, AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena recognised for their respective contributions.
The selections reflect three different forms of influence at the top end of South African football. Mokobodi supplied the creativity behind Pirates’ productive run, Zwane guided AmaZulu through a winning spell, while Mokoena produced the standout goal of the assessment period.
Selected by a panel of Premier Soccer League (PSL) media-accredited judges, the trio claimed the Player of the Month, Coach of the Month and Goal of the Month awards.
Mokobodi and Zwane rewarded for winning runs
Mokobodi’s five assists for Orlando Pirates proved decisive in his Player of the Month selection. The midfielder played a direct role in five victories for the Buccaneers, who occupied second place in the league standings during the assessment period.
His creative output gives the award particular merit. Five assists across the period represent a substantial contribution to Pirates’ attacking production, with Mokobodi providing the final pass that helped turn attacking situations into goals. For a midfielder still establishing himself at the club, his influence has already translated into tangible results.
The competition for the individual accolade came from AmaZulu’s Thandolwethu Ngwenya and Nkosikhona Radebe. Both enjoyed productive spells, but Mokobodi’s contribution to five league victories gave him the edge. The award is his first Betway Premiership monthly honour.
Zwane also collected his maiden accolade after guiding AmaZulu to five victories and third place in the standings. His selection came ahead of Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso.
The coaching contest was a strong one. Ouaddou had claimed the August award, while Cardoso remained in charge of the league leaders. Zwane’s results placed AmaZulu ahead of several established contenders and earned him recognition for his work during the two-month period.
Mokoena completed the list of winners with the Goal of the Month award. His curling effort against Golden Arrows, struck from the edge of the penalty area, beat two other notable contenders.
Vincent Pule’s free-kick for Marumo Gallants and Luphumlo Sifumba’s set-piece goal against Milford FC were also nominated. Mokoena’s finish took the prize, thanks to its execution and technical quality.
The August awards had gone to Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya, Abdeslam Ouaddou and Brayan Leon in the player, coach and goal categories respectively.
Away from the individual accolades, Betway’s S’bonise & Win campaign continues during the PSL’s 30th anniversary season. The initiative rewards eligible Betway account holders who attend televised home matches, with R30,000 awarded to selected best-dressed supporters. A total of 49 fans have received the reward so far.
