Former Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi has revealed his choice for the Buccaneers' Player of the Season, following what was undeniably yet another impressive campaign for the club.
While Pirates' silverware for the season was limited to the MTN8 trophy, they demonstrated strong competitiveness across all other competitions.
They mounted a significant challenge against Mamelodi Sundowns in the league, even though they ultimately fell short and finished in second place for the third consecutive time.
Their quest for the Nedbank Cup ended in the final, where they were defeated by Kaizer Chiefs, and their CAF Champions League journey concluded in the semifinal at the hands of Pyramids.
Lekgwathi chose goalkeeper Sipho Chaine as the stand out performer at the Buccaneers this season.
LEKGWATHI CHOOSES GOALKEEPER AS STANDOUT PLAYER THIS SEASON
“For me Sipho Chaine,” Lekgwathi told iDiski Times.
“He had his best season and even got called up to Bafana Bafana. It shows you that you are doing great when you get a call-up. In defence – Mbokazi.
“I know he came in late; he is a gem, he is something else, we have really invested in him. And [Deon] Hotto as well, most of the time he played at left-back and he excelled there.
“So for me, Hotto has to win that one. In midfield, it’s very tough, but obviously Rele [Relebohile Mofokeng] is topping it.
“Yes, [Thalente] Mbatha and [Evidence] Makgopa had a good season, but Rele was outstanding and Nkota was coming. And in the striking department, it’s [Tshegofatso] Mabasa because he scored the most goals.”
