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Mofokeng, Nkota among five stars making a strong case for PSL Young Player of the Year award
Cape Times
|June 18, 2025
THE 2024/25 Premiership season has been the most fiercely contested campaign in recent memory, and what has truly stood out is the rise of young talent across the league.
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Many youngsters have not only stepped up, but have also played pivotal roles in their teams’ success.
Here, OBAKENG MELETSE profiles five stand-out under-21 players who have caught the eye, and could be in serious contention for the PSL Young Player of the Season award.
PUSO DITHEJANE - TS GALAXY (20)
Since swapping Kaizer Chiefs’ youth structures for TS Galaxy, Dithejane has been on an upward trajectory.
His contribution has been instrumental in the Rockets’ remarkable turnaround - climbing from the bottom of the table to an impressive fifthplace finish.
The young midfielder featured in 27 matches, scoring twice, and displayed the level of consistency needed to thrive at the highest level.
His development has been one of the biggest positives for Galaxy this season, and his future at the club looks increasingly bright.
RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG - ORLANDO PIRATES (20)
This story is from the June 18, 2025 edition of Cape Times.
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