Sibusiso Vilakazi gets PSL Top Honours

Sibusiso Vilakazi of Bidvest Wits did it. He won all the awards from the categories he was nominated in. Vilakazi bagged the ABSA Premiership Footballer of the Season, ABSA Premiership Players' Player of the Season and Nedbank Cup Player of the tournament. He also walked away with R550 000 in prize money.

TELKOM KNOCKOUT PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT - R200 000

Mogakolodi Ngele (Stars)

MTN8 LAST MAN STANDING - R80 000

Robert Ng'ambi (Stars)

NEDBANK CUP MOST PROMISING PLAYER - R50 000

Kwanda Mngonyama (Wits)

NEDBANK CUP PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT - R150 000

Sibusiso Vilakazi (Wits)

NATIONAL FIRST DIVISION TOP GOAL SCORER

David Zulu

ASSISTANT REFEREE OF THE SEASON - R40 000

Edward Madidilane

REFEREE OF THE SEASON - R50 000

Zolile Mthetho

ABSA PREMIERSHIP GOALKEEPER OF THE SEASON - R50 000

Itumeleng Khune (Chiefs)

ABSA PREMIERSHIP HOT YOUNG PLAYER OF THE SEASON - R50 000

Keagan Dolly (Ajax)

ABSA PREMIERSHIP COACH OF THE SEASON - R75 000

Pitso Mosimane (Sundowns)

ABSA PREMIERSHIP TOP GOAL SCORER - R25 000

Bernard Parker (Chiefs)

ABSA PREMIERSHIP ABSA-LUTELY AWESOME GOAL OF THE SEASON - R50 000

Hlompho Kekana (Sundowns)

ABSA PREMIERSHIP PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE SEASON - R150 000

Sibusiso Vilakazi (Wits)

CHAIRMAN'S AWARD

Mato Madlala

FOOTBALLER OF THE SEASON - R250 000

Sibusiso Vilakazi (Wits)

Congratulations to all the winners. I guess you all deserved it. I hope those who watched, enjoyed themselves. But just like everything else, there's always room for improvement.

The awards were moved from last year's venue to the Sandton Convention Centre, which appeared to be more spacious. They kept the same hosts, Robert Marawa, Thomas Mlambo, Carol Tshabalala and Minnie Dlamini. Whose outfits complimented the blue of the Telkom Knockout, the yellow of the MTN8, the green of the Nedbank Cup and the red of the ABSA Premiership.

Entertainment comprised of Mafikizolo, who also performed last year if I'm not mistaken, some contemporary dance (I think) and Zahara's tribute to the late Nelson Mandela. People seem to enjoy Uhuru, Mi Casa and Dr Malinga, I thought they would also be in the line-up.

When it was time for Fikile Mbalula to present the final award, he mentioned his infamous statement - 'bunch of losers' - but he didn't apologise for it. Many will consider it as water under the bridge, I just don't think so. There shouldn't be room for pride and ego's in soccer, it just destroys the beautiful game.

Personally, the awards took too long. From the red carpet through to Mamelodi Sundowns lifting their trophy - it felt like a music awards show.

Manchester United Player of the Year Awards 2014

Although only a few awards are given out at the Manchester United Player of the Years Awards, every Red Devil was in attendance. Nobody is left out as the footballers at the academy, reserves and first team made their way down the red carpet for the event.

AWARDS

Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year

James Wilson

"It was straightforward really. Wilson is, by far, the outstanding player. He didn't play a lot of time in the Under-18s as he moved up to the Reserves but we don't always take it that they have to play for the Academy team and he had the Under-19s as well," Paul McGuinness told ManUtd.com.

"He has been a little disrupted by injury and illness but he's an outstanding prospect and is getting stronger and fitter. It's really helped him working up with Warren Joyce in that respect and, as he develops, so is his concentration. He needs to be in the game more and get into clever positions, whether he's attacking or defending, to win the ball back. He needs to play off the shoulder and stay onside and all these things but he's a great lad and I'm sure he'll keep working hard."

"We expect him to do really well. He's possibly a player he could burst onto the scene with great effect and would certainly excite the crowd at Old Trafford. To be honest, if you can score goals like he does in the Under-18s then you can do that against first-team players because there is no catching you if you're that quick."

Denzil Haroun Reserve Player of the Year

Saidy Janko

“I'm very proud. I didn’t expect something like this. I’ve settled in pretty well because Manchester United is like a family, so I made friends really quickly. Warren Joyce had confidence in me and gave me a chance to prove myself."

Goal of the Season

Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney’s phenomenal 60-yard strike against West Ham has been named Goal of the Season.

The goal reminded us of how David Beckham’s 1996 half-way line strike against Wimbledon, broke the deadlock in the Reds’ match against the Hammers at the Boleyn Ground and caught the eye of the footballing world.

Watch it here Wayne Rooney v West Ham United!

Rooney latched on to Ashley Young’s pass, and struck the ball towards the Hammers’ goal. The ball hurtled through the air before dipping in over West Ham goalkeeper Adrian.

"It was a goal that I am really pleased with, I do think David Beckham's was a bit better, but I was happy to score," Wayne commented.

"I did worry that it might bounce over the goalkeeper at first, but you just have to hope for the best. Thankfully it came off."

Players' Player of the Year

David De Gea

"I’m really happy to win this honour," said De Gea. "I’m very grateful. Sometimes it's important for your team-mates to give you confidence and I think they're some of the best team-mates you can have."

"I tried to do my best this year and I think it was my best season so far. I felt really good and confident. I will try to do the same for next season."

Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year

David De Gea

"I want to thank the fans. From my very first day at the club, I have felt their love and I’m really happy. For them, we will try next season to do our best again."

Lifetime Achievement Award

Ryan Giggs

"I’m not usually an emotional person," he stated. "But this has touched me. To receive this Lifetime Achievement is something special, one of the most special awards I’ve ever received. This club touches everyone’s heart; it’s not only a club, it’s a family. So many special people have been a part of that, so for me to win this is emotional and it’s a special night for me."

"I’ve played with so many great players who have had a massive impact on me, and of course Sir Alex Ferguson, who has been the single biggest influence on my career. I’m a lucky man."

Congratulations to all the winners!

After all the speeches were made and the awards were given out, bromance was in the air. The Red Devils took to social networks where they posted pictures with their fellow footballers at the ceremony.

Glory Glory Man Utd!

PSL Awards 2013/14 (Nominees)

FOOTBALLER OF THE SEASON

Aljie Schut (Sundowns)

Sibusiso Vilakazi (Wits)

Willard Katsande (Chiefs)

ABSA PREMIERSHIP PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE SEASON

Sibusiso Vilakazi (Wits)

Teko Modise (Sundowns)

Willard Katsande (Chiefs)

ABSA PREMIERSHIP GOALKEEPER OF THE SEASON

Anssl Jaakkola (Ajax)

Itumeleng Khune (Chiefs)

Moeneeb Joseph (Wits)

ABSA PREMIERSHIP YOUNG PLAYER OF THE SEASON

Abbubaker Mobara (Ajax)

Gabadini Mhango (Celtic)

Keegen Dolly (Ajax)

ABSA PREMIERSHIP COACH OF THE SEASON

Clive Barker (Black Aces)

Pitso Mosimane (Sundowns)

Stuart Baxter (Chiefs)

ABSA PREMIERSHIP ABSA-LUTELY AWESOME GOAL OF THE SEASON

Hlompho Kekana (Sundowns)

Knowledge Musona (Chiefs)

Puleng Tlolane (Polokwane City)

NEDBANK CUP PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT

Jabulani Shongwe (Wits)

Oupa Manyisa (Pirates)

Sibusiso Vilakazi (Wits)

NEDBANK CUP MOST PROMISING PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT

Kwanda Mngonyana (Wits)

Thabo Moloi (SS Utd)

Vincent Pule (African Warriors)

TELKOM KNOCKOUT PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT

Lennox Bacela (Pirates)

Mogakolodi Ngele (Stars)

Robert Ng'ambi (Stars)

MTN8 LAST MAN STANDING

Lennox Bacela (Pirates)

Vuyo Mere (Stars)

Robert Ng'ambi (Stars)

Sibusiso Vilakazi is up for three awards, Footballer of the Season, Players' Player of the Season and Nedbank Cup Player of the tournament.

Willard Katsande is up for Footballer of the Season and Players' Player of the Season.

Lennox Bacela and Robert Ng'ambi are also up for two awards, Telkom Knockout Player of the Tournament and MTN8 Last Man Standing.

PSL Awards 2013/14

18 May 2014