By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Orlando Pirates dominated the 2026/27 Premier Soccer League awards on Monday evening, after they were delayed due to the FIFA World Cup in US, Mexico and Canada.
Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was voted Betway Premiership Coach of the Season, while Sipho Chaine, Lebone Seema, Oswin Appollis and Camren Dansin claimed the Goalkeeper of the Season, Defender of the Season, Midfielder of the Season and Goal of the Season awards, respectively.
The big award on the night, PSL Footballer of the Season, went to Relebohile Mofokeng.
The former Pirates winger also walked away with the Young Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season accolades.
Veteran goalkeeper Darren Keet, who retired at the end of the season, was named Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament after playing a pivotal role in Durban City’s triumphant cup run.
Seluleko Mahlambi of TS Galaxy received the Most Promising Player of the Tournament award.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi, formerly of Orlando Pirates, was honoured with the Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament accolade, while Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) was crowned the MTN8 Last Man Standing.
The Motsepe Foundation Championship categories were dominated by Cape Town City, with Emile Witbooi, Gabriel Armato and Mickey van der Hart picking up the Players’ Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season and Goalkeeper of the Season awards, respectively.
In the DStv Diski Challenge categories, Mamelodi Sundowns’ young sensation Bennet Mokoena completed a memorable season by winning both awards on offer, namely the DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season and Top Goal Scorer awards.
Match officials were also recognised, with Eugene Mdluli and Nandipha Menze receiving the Referee of the Season and Assistant Referee of the Season awards, respectively.
The PSL Chairman’s Award was posthumously awarded to the late Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams. Read the full breakdown of nominees and winners via the Premier Soccer League Official Website (psl.co.za).