By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) have announced the monthly awards winners for April, with Sekhukhune United lifting two awards and one going to Kaizer Chiefs.
Sekhukhune United midfielder, Keletso Makgalwa earned the Player of the Month accolade following a series of standout performances in April. Makgalwa was featured in three out of four matches,providing an assist. His dynamic play and creativity were instrumental in Sekhukhune’s unbeaten run during the month.
Makgalwa was recognised alongside his coach, Eric Tinkler, who was voted Coach of the Month. Under his guidance, Sekhukhune United concluded the month of April unbeaten, recording three wins and a draw.
Tinkler orchestrated impressive victories over Cape Town City (2-1), Polokwane City (2-0), and Orlando Pirates (1-0), as well as a hard-fought 1-1 stalemate against TS Galaxy. These results propelled Ba Bina Noko into the top three bracket of the Betway Premiership.
Kaizer Chiefs forward, Glody Lilepo, claimed the Goal of the Month award for his spectacular solo effort at home against Marumo Gallants on 26 April.
The Congolese international’s impressive dribbling past three opponents before unleashing a powerful shot into the top corner edged out strong competition from Kamogelo Sebelebele’s impressive strike for TS Galaxy against Magesi FC, as well as Thulani Gumede’s curler from the edge of the box against Cape Town City.
A panel of PSL-accredited football journalists and broadcasters from across South Africa acknowledged the trio’s exceptional performances throughout April. The judging process, conducted on Tuesday, 13 May, was overseen by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and Premiership’s sponsors, Betway.
Meanwhile Mamelodi Sundowns will look to secure the Betway Premiership title for the eighth straight season when they face Chippa United, for the second time in a week, at the Buffalo City Municipality Stadium in East London on Wednesday.