Chiefs dominate PSL nominations

THE Absa Premier Soccer League (PSL) has named the nominees for the 2014/2015 end-of-season awards, with two new categories included this year.

The PSL’s communications manager, Lux September, said the organisation was happy with the nominees, adding it was about time defenders and midfielders were recognised.

In the past, masses have complained about these to field positions not being recognised for their efforts inside the pitch.

League champions Kaizer Chiefs dominate the nominations, with captain Tefu

Cole Alexander City); Eric Mathoho Chiefs); Tefu Mashamaite Chiefs) (Polokwane (Kaizer (Kaizer

Tefu Mashamaite (Kaizer Chiefs); Eric Mathoho (Kaizer Chiefs); Teko Modise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Anssi Jaakkola (Ajax Cape Town); Moeneeb Joseph (Bidvest Wits); Patrick Tignyemb (Bloemfontein Celtic) Thulani Hlatshwayo (Bidvest Wits); Tefu Mashamaite (Kaizer Chiefs); Eric Mathoho (Kaizer Chiefs) Mashamaite up for four awards. Mulumowanda Mathoho, Willard Katsande, Mandla Masango and George Maluleka, as well as head coach Stuart Baxter, have also been nominated.

A two-time Footballer of the Season (2007/2008 and 2008/2009), Teko Modise, has been nominated in three categories.

Modise was in his prime in those years while still playing for Orlando Pirates, and it seems the judges have noticed a glimpse of the old Modise, now turning out in Mamelodi Sundowns colours.

The awards will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Sunday.

NOMINEES

Moeketso Sekula (Free State Stars)

Plus an additional R10 000 if the winning candidate is an Absa account holder David Mathebula (SuperSport Utd); Tasreeq Morris (Ajax Cape Town); Teko Modise (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Bantu Mzwakali (Ajax Cape Town); Tashreeq Morris (Ajax Cape Town); Riyaad Norodien (Ajax CT)