Orlando Pirates dominate the PSL awards nominations, with stars including Oswin Appollis and Relebohile Mofokeng shortlisted for several of the night’s biggest honours.
The ceremony gets underway on Monday 27 July at 19:00 and will be shown live on SuperSport PSL (DStv Channel 202). South African football will celebrate the standout performers from the Betway Premiership, cup competitions, the Motsepe Foundation Championship and the DStv Diski Challenge.
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CONFIRMED LIVE BROADCAST
Announcing the broadcast on social media, the PSL said:
“Join us on Monday, 27 July 2026 at 19h00, live on SuperSport PSL Channel (202), as we celebrate the stars of South African football.”
Orlando Pirates head into the ceremony as the most nominated club after an impressive season. Appollis and Mofokeng are both in the running for the prestigious Footballer of the Season award alongside Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena.
Appollis, Mofokeng and Kamogelo Sebelebele have also been nominated for the Players’ Player of the Season award.
In the race for Coach of the Season, Miguel Cardoso of Mamelodi Sundowns, Ben Khalil Youssef and Cedric Kaze of Kaizer Chiefs, as well as Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, have all been shortlisted.
PSL AWARDS NOMINATIONS
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 (Under-21)
- Isaac Cisse (Golden Arrows)
- Seluleko Mahlambi (TS Galaxy)
- Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
Betway Premiership Top Goalscorer
- Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows)
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)
Most Promising Player of the Tournament (Under-23)
- Kyle Jurgens (Durban City)
- Seluleko Mahlambi (TS Galaxy)
- Luphumlo Sifumba (Durban City)
MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP
Player of the Season
- Gabriel Amato (Cape Town City)
- Emile Witbooi (Cape Town City)
- Cayden Fortune (Cape Town City)
Goalkeeper of the Season
- Malcolm Jacobs (Venda FC)
- Siphamandla Hleza (Milford FC)
- Mickey van der Hart (Cape Town City)
Players’ Player of the Season
- Khethukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United)
- Ronaldo van Neel (Hungry Lions)
- Emile Witbooi (Cape Town City)
Young Player of the Season (Under-19)
- Gabriel Amato (Cape Town City)
- Emile Witbooi (Cape Town City)
- Cayden Fortune (Cape Town City)
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)
Top Goalscorer
- Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
PSL MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee of the Season
- Moreki Lekwape
- Eugene Mdluli
- Abongile Tom
Assistant Referee of the Season
- Nandipha Menze
- Elphas Sitole
- Zakhele Siwela.