Mamelodi Sundowns’ Iqraam Rayners, coach Miguel Cardoso, and Kaizer Chiefs’ striker Mdu Shabalala have been recognized for their outstanding performances in the Betway Premiership during November and December.
Rayners earned the title of Player of the Month, while Cardoso, who joined the team in early December, received the Coach of the Month accolade.
Shabalala made headlines by scoring a stunning solo goal against Chippa United last month at Moses Mabhida Stadium. He expertly gathered the ball from a wide position, dribbled past four defenders from the Chilli Boys, and struck a shot into the near post, outsmarting Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
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According to an official statement from the PSL, “Cardoso was awarded the Betway Premiership Coach of the Month for his exceptional performance with Mamelodi Sundowns, where the team secured three wins — against Stellenbosch FC, AmaZulu FC, and Richards Bay FC, accumulating a total of nine points.”
“Iqraam Rayners was recognized as the Betway Premiership Player of the Month after narrowly surpassing strong contenders Relebohile Mofokeng and Hendrick Ekstein.”
“The title of Betway Premiership Goal of the Month went to Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala for his remarkable solo goal against Chippa United on December 29th in Durban.”
“Shabalala’s goal was particularly notable among tough competition from Thalente Mbatha and Relebohile Mofokeng, both of whom delivered stellar performances against Marumo Gallants and Magesi FC, respectively.”
“With the backing of Betway, the Betway Premiership plans to roll out an array of exciting fan engagement initiatives over the coming months, particularly aimed at regional derbies.”
“As these Betway Premiership derbies approach, fans across the nation can look forward to opportunities to meet some of the league’s legends (the Betway Squad) in various cities, offering direct interactions and the chance to win exciting Betway prizes.”
Pirates coach Jose Riveiro and Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro Costa were the first recipients of the Coach and Player of the Month awards for September and October, with Fawaaz Basadien earning the Goal of the Month title.
