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PSL Defender of the Year: Basadien and four others who stood tall
The Star
|June 20, 2025
TEAMS built on unyielding defence often find the sweetest victories, proving that the fewest goals conceded translate into the most valuable points.
South African football has been graced by a remarkable blend of emerging young stars and battle-hardened veterans, each rising to the occasion this past season.
Together, they've formed the backbone of their teams, standing resolute as the last line of defence.
After a season fraught with fierce battles and narrow margins, we turn our attention to five defenders whose performances have shone brightest to have earned their place in the conversation for the Premier Soccer League Defender of the Year...
Nkosinathi Sibisi - Orlando Pirates The Orlando Pirates defender stood frequently rose to the challenge, stepping into a leadership role.
This season was one to remember for him - a breakthrough that boosted his confidence significantly, especially considering he had not been a regular fixture in the Pirates set-up before this campaign.
This story is from the June 20, 2025 edition of The Star.
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