The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated 2025/26 PSL Awards will be broadcast live on Monday evening, 27 July 2026, starting at 19:00 CAT on SuperSport PSL (DStv Channel 202).
The star-studded ceremony will celebrate individual and collective excellence across the Betway Premiership, cup competitions, Motsepe Foundation Championship, and DStv Diski Challenge.
Orlando Pirates Lead Nominations Sweeps
Reigning champions Orlando Pirates head into the awards ceremony as the most represented club. Superstars Oswin Appollis and Relebohile Mofokeng lead the charge, both receiving shortlists for the coveted Footballer of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season, and Midfielder of the Season honours.
- Footballer of the Season: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Players’ Player of the Season: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates)
- Coach of the Season: Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ben Khalil Youssef & Cedric Kaze (Kaizer Chiefs), Abdeslam Ouaddou (Orlando Pirates)
Full Official Category Shortlists
Betway Premiership
- Footballer of the Season: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Players’ Player of the Season: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates)
- Coach of the Season: Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ben Khalil Youssef & Cedric Kaze (Kaizer Chiefs), Abdeslam Ouaddou (Orlando Pirates)
- Goal of the Season: Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Ndlovu (Golden Arrows), Glody Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Goalkeeper of the Season: Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele FC), Brandon Petersen (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Defender of the Season: Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates)
- Midfielder of the Season: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Young Player of the Season (U21): Isaac Cisse (Golden Arrows), Seluleko Mahlambi (TS Galaxy), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
- Top Goalscorer: Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows)
Cup Competitions
- MTN8 Last Man Standing: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates)
- Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates), Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Marumo Gallants)
- Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament: Darren Keet (Durban City), Siphamandla Ncanana (Durban City), Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City)
- Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player (U23): Kyle Jurgens (Durban City), Seluleko Mahlambi (TS Galaxy), Luphumlo Sifumba (Durban City)
Lower Leagues & Youth Development
- Motsepe Foundation Championship Player of the Season: Gabriel Amato (Cape Town City), Emile Witbooi (Cape Town City), Cayden Fortune (Cape Town City)
- Motsepe Foundation Goalkeeper of the Season: Malcolm Jacobs (Venda FC), Siphamandla Hleza (Milford FC), Mickey van der Hart (Cape Town City)
- Motsepe Foundation Players’ Player of the Season: Khethukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United), Ronaldo van Neel (Hungry Lions), Emile Witbooi (Cape Town City)
- Motsepe Foundation Young Player (U19): Gabriel Amato (Cape Town City), Emile Witbooi (Cape Town City), Cayden Fortune (Cape Town City)
- Motsepe Foundation Top Goalscorer: Ntuthuko Mlotshwa (Lerumo Lions), Ronaldo van Neel (Hungry Lions)
- DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season: Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Lebo Mohlala (Orlando Pirates), Mpho Padime (Orlando Pirates)
- DStv Diski Challenge Top Goalscorer: Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Match Officials
- Referee of the Season: Moreki Lekwape, Eugene Mdluli, Abongile Tom
- Assistant Referee of the Season: Nandipha Menze, Elphas Sitole, Zakhele Siwela
