Itumeleng Khune and Reyaad Pieterse (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
The United shot stopper believes the Chiefs captain can beat Dennis Onyango of Mamelodi Sundowns and Maritzburg United Richard Ofori to the gong.
“I do expect him to win the award and not surprised he is among the nominees,” Pieterse told Vodacom Soccer.
“He is a world class goalkeeper and his experience always helps him.
“His work ethic is also always at the top and really learnt a lot while I was working for him. It was unbelievable.”