Mashishing Promotional League
The Mashishing Promotional League (MPL), in association with Charbo Security, paid tribute to football players who excelled in sports at their annual sports awards function held at Mashishing's community hall recently.
According to MPL’s Jerry Fenyane, the awards were introduced in 2013 to acknowledge locals participating in sports in an effort to fight against crime and substance abuse among the youth of Thaba Chweu Local Municipality.
“The purpose of the event is to give recognition to all football players who worked hard throughout the season and to motivate other players to take sports seriously.”
Annah Nyathi, mother of Katlego Nyathi, who was awarded for the most improved football player, told Steelburger/Lydenburg News that she was so excited her son received an award. “I am so happy and hope this award will encourage him to focus more on his football career at this young age. I hope this will inspire him to avoid getting involved in substance abuse and other criminal activities that get teenagers in trouble often.”
Lesibe Nawa, South African Football Association Ehlanzeni referees coordinator for Thaba Chweu Local Football Association, commended the Mashishing Promotional League for holding this function. Nawa said such events will encourage football players to put more effort in sports. “We have a problem of drugs in Mashishing at school level. There is a certain primary school that I have visited where there are children in grade 7 selling dagga at school. Drugs and football do not mix,” he added.
Award winners
Women – Thabiso Gumede, Johannah Boreadi, Zodwa Masinga and Annah Sithole
Rookie of the season – Phillip Mudyiwa
Goalkeeper of the season – Vusi Maila
Goalscorer of the season – Cosmo Nsingo
Leading goalscorer of the year, and footballer of the year – no 21, Simphiwe Mnguni
Disability award – Rojay Jay Jay Burton
Most improved player of the season – Katlego Nyathi
Defender of the season – Simon Madigage
Midfielder of the season – Costa Leonard
Young player of the season – Thulani Skhosana
Most prominsing player of the season – Lehlogonolo Fenyane
Most consistant player of the season – Conright Ngwana
Referee of the season – Siyabonga Masinga
Assistant referees – Khomotso Ndlozi and Mike Chiloane
Best supporter of the season – Jacob Langa.
