Ask Baroka FC who will now form part of the elite as PSL ‘new boys’ after their successful spell in the NFD.
As a result, the Bakgakga ba Ga-Mphahlele- as the team is known- will be afforded bonuses by the club’s boss Khurishi Mphahlele.
“We are very happy,” Mphahlele said, during interview following the promotion over the weekend after drawing with Milano 1-all.
“I started with this club in 2007 and so far I cannot say I have wasted my money.
“The bonuses will come, but I won’t say how much,” he was quoted.
Under the tutelage of former teacher, coach Kgoloko Thobejane, who prefers conducting interviews in his born language, the charges are ready for the PSL campaign although a bit of strengthening the team should be considered.
It is hoped Mphahlele will keep the core of the team including the coach, following the departure of deadly striker Thabiso Kutumela (NFD top goal scorer) to Orlando Pirates next season.
Unfortunately, promoted teams -often than not- axe coach’s thus destabilizing the rhythm of the team.
We hope this won’t be the case at Baroka FC, who now join Polokwane City in the elite league.
The last time when the province had two clubs in the PSL was in the 2005/2006 season, when Dynamos FC and Black Leopards FC were both in the top flight.
Despite being fined R200 000, Jomo Cosmos sadly returns to NFD.
Meanwhile, we also congratulate Mamelodi Sundowns for winning the PSL silverware for the seventh-time.
Under coach Pitso “Jingles” Mosimane and his capable and well thought technical team, Downs’ made history by surpassing the 71 point lead from Kaizer Chiefs.
The bulk of the team, has been nominated in the forthcoming PSL awards ceremony scheduled for next Monday at Emperors Palace.
Here is the full list:
Footballer of the Season
Khama Billiat – Mamelodi Sundowns
Keagan Dolly – Mamelodi Sundowns
Hlompho Kekana – Mamelodi Sundowns
Absa Premiership Player’s Player of the Season
Khama Billiat – Mamelodi Sundowns
Keagan Dolly – Mamelodi Sundowns
Hlompho Kekana – Mamelodi Sundowns
Absa Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season
Denis Onyango – Mamelodi Sundowns
Moeneeb Josephs – Bidvest Wits
Shu-Aib Walters – Mpumalanga Black Aces
Absa Premiership Young Player of the Season
Aubrey Modiba – Mpumalanga Black Aces
Sello Jaftha – Free State Stars
Rivaldo Coetzee – Ajax Cape Town
Absa Premiership Defender of the Season
Thabo Nthethe – Mamelodi Sundowns
Thulani Hlatshwayo – Bidvest Wits
Vuyo Mere – Platinum Stars
Absa Premiership Midfielder of the Season
Khama Billiat – Mamelodi Sundowns
Keagan Dolly – Mamelodi Sundowns
Hlompho Kekana – Mamelodi Sundowns
Absa Premiership Coach of the Season
Pitso Mosimane – Mamelodi Sundowns
Gavin Hunt – Bidvest Wits
Muhsin Ertugral – MP Black Aces
Absa Premiership Absa-lutely Awesome Goal of the Season
Ben Motshwari of Bidvest Wits vs Chippa United
Mpho Makola of Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United
Thabo Rakhale of Orlando Pirates vs MP Black Aces
Absa Premiership Top Goal-scorer of the Season
Collins Mbesuma – Mpumalanga Black Aces
MTN8 Last Man Standing
George Lebese – Kaizer Chiefs
Cecil Lolo – Ajax Cape Town
Ndiviwe Mdabuka – Ajax Cape Town
Telkom Knockout Player of the Tournament
Denis Onyango – Mamelodi Sundowns
Thabo Nthethe – Mamelodi Sundowns
Bongani Zungu – Mamelodi Sundowns
Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament
Tendai Ndoro – Orlando Pirates
Jacky Motshegwa – Baroka FC
Jeremy Brockie – SuperSport United
Nedbank Cup Young Player of the Tournament
Dumisani Ngwenya – Baroka FC
Oscarine Masuluke – Baroka FC
Ndivhuwo Ravhuhali – Baroka FC
NFD Top Goal-scorer of the Season
Thabiso Kutumela – Baroka FC
MultiChoice Diski Challenge Player of the Season
Khaya Shozi – Mamelodi Sundowns
Liam Jordan – Bidvest Wits
Sibusiso Sibeko – Golden Arrows
