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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brazilian Ribeiro wins four awards in South Africa
Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro received four trophies, including player of the season, at the annual South African football awards ceremony in Johannesburg on Tuesday. In other African news, Al Ahly forward Wessam Abou Ali has moved to Major League Soccer and French coach Romain Folz has taken charge of Tanzanian champions Young Africans. South Africa A clean sweep for Ribeiro saw him win the player of the season, voted by the 16 top-flight coaches, players' player of the season, goal of the season and leading league scorer awards. These honours come after the goal scored by the 26-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns striker against Borussia Dortmund was voted the best of the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States. Other foreigners to win awards were Zimbabwe goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze from shock League Cup winners Magesi and Miguel Cardoso, the Portuguese coach of champions Sundowns. Egypt Palestine international Abou Ali has moved from record 12-time African champions Al Ahly of Egypt to Ohio-based Columbus Crew in a reported $7.5 million (€6.5 million) deal. The 26-year-old born in Denmark shared with Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich the honour of being the only scorers of hat-tricks at the Club World Cup. "Wessam is a proven scorer. His clinical finishing, energy and charisma will strengthen our squad," said Crew general manager Issa Tall. Nigeria Nurudeen Aweroro has replaced Gbenga Ogunbote as coach of success-starved Nigerian club Shooting Stars in a one-year deal. Based in Ibadan, 130 kilometres (80 miles) north of commercial capital Lagos, Stars finished eighth last season in the 20-club national championship. Stars last won the Nigerian league 27 years ago and have not lifted the Federation Cup -- the equivalent of the FA Cup -- since 1995. Libya Al Ahly Tripoli remained top of the six-team Libya Premier League play-offs standings in Milan on Tuesday despite being held 0-0 by Al Akhdar, who had Angolan Papel Ary red-carded on 61 minutes. Ahly lead Al Hilal Benghazi and Akhdar on goal difference with each club having four points from two matches. Italy is hosting the mini-league because Libya is politically divided. A United Nations-recognised government controls the west of the country, but a rival administration rules the east. Tanzania Romain Folz became the third new coach among the top four Tanzanian clubs when named successor to Algerian Miloud Hamdi at champions Young Africans. Hamdi has moved to fallen Egyptian giants Ismaily, opening the door for the 35-year-old from Bordeaux to take charge of the record 26-time national champions. After assistant coaching positions in Egypt and Ghana, Folz has been head coach of clubs in Ghana (two), Botswana, South Africa (two) and Guinea. str-dl/jc
IOL News
3 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Mamelodi Sundowns' Lucas Ribeiro the big winner at PSL Awards
Mamelodi Sundowns' Lucas Ribeiro walked away with most of the major prizes at the PSL Awards. Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro emerged as the biggest winner at the 2024/25 PSL Awards on Tuesday evening, claiming an impressive four accolades. Ribeiro's electrifying performances throughout the season culminated in him winning the ultimate prize, the PSL Footballer of the Season. The South American attacker also walked away with the Betway Premiership Players' Player of the Season, Betway Premiership Goal of the Season, and Betway Premiership Top Goal Scorer awards, underscoring his pivotal role in Sundowns' triumphant league campaign. Young Orlando Pirates sensation Relebohile Mofokeng also had a memorable night. He scooped both the Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season and the MTN8 Last Man Standing awards after a breakthrough campaign with the Buccaneers. Mofokeng's Orlando Pirates teammates, Sipho Chaine, Nkosinathi Sibisi, and Makhehleni Makhaula, were also celebrated after they respectively scooped the best Goalkeeper, Defender, and Midfielder of the Season awards.
The South African
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Sundowns news: Irqaam Rayners and Lucas Ribeiro
Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star Iqraam Rayners hasn't held back in voicing his frustration over the Premier Soccer League's Footballer of the Season nominees. The 29-year-old from Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, believes the selection was unfair, especially given his impressive stats — ranking second in combined goals and assists. Yet, the PSL chose Lucas Ribeiro, Sekhukhune United's Keletso Makgalwa, and Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofekeng ahead of him. With 22 goals and nine assists in the Betway Premiership, CAF Champions League, Carling Knockout, MTN8, and Nedbank Cup, Rayners was second best behind Lucas Ribeiro, who had 20 goals and 14 assists in the same competitions. However, the PSL's Footballer of the Season nominees listed Ribeiro, Keletso Makgalwa (six goals and 11 assists) and Relebohile Mofokeng (12 goals and 15 assists)… Full story here. Mamelodi Sundowns fans likely saw this coming — Lucas Ribeiro could be on his way out of the Betway Premiership just days before the new season kicks off. Mamelodi Sundowns haven't parted with a marquee player since Percy Tau's move to Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2018. But after a standout season with 21 goals and 14 assists — including the winning strike at the FIFA Club World Cup — Lucas Ribeiro has attracted serious interest. According to recent reports, the 26-year-old Brazilian has left Sundowns' preseason camp in Rustenburg as he prepares for a potential exit… Full story here. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Sundowns preparing Lucas Ribeiro goodbye?
Mamelodi Sundowns have not sold their top player since Percy Tau to Brighton and Hove Albion in July 2018. After a staggering 21 goals and 14 assists for Lucas Ribeiro last season, including the winning Goal of the tournament at the FIFA Club World Cup, Ribeiro is a wanted man. According to the newest reports, the 26-year-old Brazilian has left Sundowns' preseason camp in Rustenburg to prepare for his departure. Transfer news: Orlando Pirates' decisions on 22 players Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro rues a miss against Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership. Image: Sowetan According to FARPost, Ribeiro stopped training with Kabo Yellow to focus on his pending transfer deal, with the Brazilian club said to be the favourites. Full details: Orlando Pirates' first match this week 'They [Sundowns] returned to Chloorkop last Monday and left for Rustenburg two days later,' FARPost reported. 'On Saturday, Ribeiro, who is a contender for the Footballer of the Year award, left the camp. ' FARPost can confirm that Ribeiro requested to leave camp with negotiations for his potential transfer at an advanced stage. Sundowns' options in the number 10 role if Rebeiro leaves: Note: Jayden Adams and Siphelele Mkhulise can play as 10s but are primarily central midfielders. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
17 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Disappointed Sundowns star sends message to the PSL?
Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana superstar Iqraam Rayners has been forced to be honest, and duly so. The 29-year-old Sundowns attacker from Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, feels the Premier Soccer League was unfair in listing the Footballer of the Season nominees. Despite the second-highest goals and assists output, the PSL nominated Lucas Ribeiro, Sekhukhune United's Keletso Makgalwa and Relebohile Mofekeng of Orlando Pirates. Transfer news: Orlando Pirates' decisions on 22 players Mamelodi Sundowns star Iqraam Rayners celebrates a goal against Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium in the Betway Premiership. Image: IOL With 22 goals and nine assists in the Betway Premiership, CAF Champions League, Carling Knockout, MTN8, and Nedbank Cup, Rayners was second best behind Lucas Ribeiro, who had 20 goals and 14 assists in the same competitions. Sundowns to announce two more players? However, the PSL's Footballer of the Season nominees listed Ribeiro, Keletso Makgalwa (six goals and 11 assists) and Relebohile Mofokeng (12 goals and 15 assists). 'Obviously I was disappointed when I saw the players they nominated,' Rayners said via Pitchside Podcast. 'Don't you think my stats were good enough to be among the nominees?' 'I think the best player for me in the league was Lucas, obviously. I'm second after Lucas. You know, other people don't see it like that… so obviously I was disappointed,' the Sundowns star added. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
