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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
OPINION: Why was Rayners snubbed for top PSL Awards?
Has Rayners' impact this season been undervalued? His numbers speak volumes. Ronwen Williams and Iqraam Rayners of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates with the trophy after a Betway Premiership 2024/25 match against Magesi FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 18 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix I've made it clear before who I believe should be named the 2024–25 PSL Footballer of the Season. For me, it was always going to be a tight race between Mamelodi Sundowns duo Lucas Ribeiro and Iqraam Rayners. Rayners' omission is startling That's why I was genuinely taken aback when Rayners' name was missing from both the Footballer of the Season and Players' Player of the Season shortlists. ALSO READ: Pirates' Mofokeng gets five nominations for PSL Awards These two awards are decided by head coaches and fellow professionals in the Betway Premiership who are not permitted to vote for players from their own clubs. I'm not here to take anything away from the three players who were nominated. I want to congratulate Ribeiro, Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng, and the rejuvenated Keletso Makgalwa of Sekhukhune United. But the omission of Rayners is a big talking point. When the nominees were revealed on Tuesday, it reignited a conversation that many had already been having. Has Rayners' impact this season been undervalued? His numbers speak volumes. 14 league goals in a 28-game campaign is an exceptional return. Add to that four goals in the Carling Knockout Cup, including a brace against Kaizer Chiefs, and nine league assists, and you're looking at a total of 27 direct goal contributions across domestic competitions. That kind of output should, at the very least, earn a nomination. Rayners finished just two goals behind Ribeiro in the Golden Boot race. So how is it possible that he was completely overlooked? Unless other players had significantly better stats, which they didn't, it's difficult to justify his exclusion. No strong case I'm reluctant to scrutinise the stats of the players who were nominated ahead of him. It wouldn't be fair as they didn't vote for themselves. However, from a purely footballing perspective, there's no strong case for Rayners being left out. ALSO READ: Williams questions Nkota's Pirates to Saudi switch Credit must go to the selected trio, and I wish them all the best ahead of the awards ceremony on July 29. And it would be nothing short of a scandal if Ribeiro doesn't walk away with the Footballer of the Season award.
The South African
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Marijuana, alcohol and rehab
Most Kaizer Chiefs followers surely still remember Kgaogelo Sekgota. His departure from Naturena was just the other day in 2023 after two assists in 48 appearances. The Polokwane-born attacker moved on to Stellenbosch FC and Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership, but did not stick around for more than six months at either club. These days, Sekgota is playing his football at Upington City in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Unfortunately, things are not going well at all in Namaqualand. The Northern Cape-based club has confirmed that the former Kaizer Chiefs winger is struggling with drug addiction. Kaizer Chiefs to sign 11th striker since 2020? Kgaogelo Sekgota is starting over at Magesi FC. Image: BackpagePix Reports on social media claimed that the former Bidvest Wits and Swallows star has been struggling with marijuana and alcohol abuse. Last season, Sekgota was dismissed by two Betway Premiership clubs after six months at each club: Stellenbosch and Magesi. Bafana Bafana winger on Kaizer Chiefs move Meanwhile, his new club Upington, are committing support. 'You can't dismiss a player because he is in rehab, so he still has an option with us,' the club's chairman David Mogashoa told FARPost . 'The player needs support, so I am going to support him. As I speak with you now, you can hear that I am in a car. I am driving to Limpopo to see him. You don't throw away people when they need help; you support them,' he added. 'We are encouraging him, and we also encourage everyone who has an issue to seek help. A player must never be crucified for seeking help. That's why I am driving to Limpopo now to go and see him,' the former Swallows chairman Mogashoa 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.
The South African
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger in rehab for marijuana
Most Kaizer Chiefs fans still remember Kgaogelo Sekgota. It was only in 2023 when the 28-year-old winger left Amakhosi after two assists in 48 appearances. The Polokwane-born attacker followed that with short stints at Stellenbosch FC and Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership, before the move to Upington City in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The Northern Cape-based club has confirmed that the former Kaizer Chiefs winger is struggling with drug addiction. Ndlovu makes it 8 midfielders at Kaizer Chiefs Kgaogelo Sekgota at Magesi FC. Image: BackpagePix Reports on social media claimed that the former Bidvest Wits and Swallows star has been struggling with marijuana and alcohol abuse. Last season, Sekgota was dismissed by two Betway Premiership clubs after six months at each club: Stellenbosch and Magesi. 'Orlando Pirates give you R90 000, R100, 000 per month' Meanwhile, his new club Upington, are committing support. 'You can't dismiss a player because he is in rehab, so he still has an option with us,' the club's chairman David Mogashoa told FARPost . 'The player needs support, so I am going to support him. As I speak with you now, you can hear that I am in a car. I am driving to Limpopo to see him. You don't throw away people when they need help; you support them,' he added. 'We are encouraging him, and we also encourage everyone who has an issue to seek help. A player must never be crucified for seeking help. That's why I am driving to Limpopo now to go and see him,' the former Swallows chairman Mogashoa 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.
IOL News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Magesi FC announces John Maduka as new coach ahead of 2025/26 season
Former Royal AM coach John Maduka has weathered storms as he resurfaces up at Magesi FC. | BackpagePix MAGESI FC have hired Malawian John Maduka as their new coach foe the upcoming Betway Premiership 2025/26 season. The Limpopo outfit revealed the former Royal AM coach, Maduka as their new coach on their social media platform X. "HE'S HERE! Magesi Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of John Maduka as head coach. Welcome to the family!" Maduka replaces Owen da Ga who could not reach an agreement with the club on the terms of a contract renewal after he saved the club from relegation. Da Gama joined Magesi in December as a replacement for Clinton Larsen who had earned the club promotion and even led them to winning the Carling Knockout, courtesy of a shock 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns. Larsen and the club parted ways as the Magesi struggled for good results in the league campaign. Under Da Gama, they did not really do much better although their ability to avoid defeats at their new home of Seshsgo Stadium - they were previously using the old Peter Mokoba Stadium as their homeground - they garnered enough points to avoid the drop. They finished in 13th place to retain their elite league status. Now Maduka, the former Malawian international who was in charge of Royal AM, takes over the baton and expectations from Dikwena. His mandate will be that he helps the team end much higher than the precarious 13th place. Maduka was with Royal AM whose season ended prematurely due to club owner Shaun Mkhize's troubles with the South African Revenue Services. He previously coached Bloemfomtein Celtic. Details of his contract will be revealed at the press conference coming up in the afternoon.
The Citizen
03-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Magesi appoint Maduka as new coach
The 54-year-old takes over from Owen Da Gama, who parted ways with Dikwena tša Meetse last week. Ambitious Betway Premiership side Magesi FC have announced the appointment of John Maduka as their new head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 54-year-old takes over from Owen Da Gama, who parted ways with Dikwena tša Meetse last week. ALSO READ: Official: Pirates beat rivals Chiefs to Appollis' signature 'Magesi Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of John Maduka as the team's new Head Coach. 'Maduka joins Dikwena Tša Meetse after a thorough search. The former Malawian international will start his new job with immediate effect,' read a statement from Magesi on Thursday. Maduka was last in charge of Royal AM before the club was dissolved midway through last season, following club boss Shauwn 'MaMkhize' Mkhize's financial troubles with SARS. Maduka will be aiming to improve on Da Gama's 13th place finish last season and also defend the Carling Black Label Knockout. ALSO READ: Stellies snap up NFD top goalscorer Meanwhile, Magesi have confirmed the departure of 10 players ahead of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. The players are: Gift Motupa, Ntsako Makhubela, Deolin Mekoa, Rhulani Manzini, Amos Mokwena, Boikanyo Komane, Maboke Matlakala, Anathi Ngwadla, Given Mashikinya and Menzi Ndwandwe
