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SALENG WINS TWO PSL AWARDS

 SALENG WINS TWO PSL AWARDS

By: Kabelo Selebogo

Bloemhof finest and Orlando Pirates Star, Monnapule Saleng scooped MTN8 Last Man Standing and DStv Premiership Players’ Players of The Season, voted by players at the 2023 Premier Soccer League Awards held on Sunday, May 28.

Monnapule Saleng celebrates after Orlando Pirates beats Sekhukhune United 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup final. Photo credit : BackpagePix

 Saleng who was also contesting for Footballer of the Season and Midfielder of the Season won Man of The Match Award during Nedbank Cup Final on Saturday, May 27 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium as the Buccaneers defeated Babina Noko (Sekhukhune United) 2-1 to be crowned the champions.

Bucs star has made impressive contribution throughout the season. One of the memorial moments is when he scored two goals against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semifinal where Buccaneers won by three nil. His performance escalated when he scored a crucial winning goal against Amazulu in the MTN8 final, ending by 1-0. The MTN8 Last Man Standing or Player of the Tournament award was presented to him for his entire effort in the competition.

The 25-year-old midfielder finished the season with 11 goals in the league, 8 assists with 22 appearances.

Early this year, he walked away with the main accolade at the North West Sports Awards after winning Sports Star of the Year hosted by North West Department of Arts Culture Sports and Recreation (ACSR) in partnership with North West Sports Confederation.

Saleng scored 15 goals in all competitions and his contribution played a big role as Pirates completed the season as the runner-up to qualify for CAF Champions League.

MEC for ACSR, Kenetswe Mosenogi congratulate Saleng for his accomplishment. “We take pride of our very own and Saleng displayed determination and hard work. He is an inspiration not only to footballers but to sports fraternity as a whole and he respect his work, and take a God given talent seriously,” said Mosenogi.

In his appreciation speech, Saleng acknowledged the support from Bucs teammates, technical team, players, family and football fanatics. “I would like to thank The Almighty God for the strength and talent, teammates for the support, senior players who contributed to my performance and players from other teams who voted for me and also myself for been dedicated to the game” said Saleng.

Full list of other winners:

  1. Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Footballer of the season
  2. Rhulani Mokwena (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Coach of the season
  3. Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City and Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns  - Top goal scorers of the season (12 goals each)
  4. Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs) - Goal of the season
  5. Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns) –Young Player of the Season
  6. Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Midfielder of the season
  7. Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Defender of the Season
  8. Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Goalkeeper of the season
  9. Masixole Bambiso – Referee of the Season
  10. Kamohelo Ramutsindela – Assistant Referee

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