Mamelodi Sundowns Dominate Top 3 Best South African Players in 2024

Mamelodi Sundowns Dominate Top 3 Best South African Players in 2024

  • Mamelodi Sundowns players have dominated a list of top three best South African players for the year 2024
  • The list highlights Bafana Bafana players who stood out for their clubs and also while on international duty this year
  • The Premier Soccer League giants' goalkeeper Ronwen Williams tops the list after being the most outstanding South African player this year

South African players worldwide made their mark in 2024 with outstanding performance for their respective clubs and while on international duty.

It was a year in which the men's national team finished third at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast and had some of their players produce world-class performances in the competition.

Briefly News has ranked the top three best South African players for 2024, with Mamelodi Sundowns stars dominating the list.

Mamelodi Sundowns players dominate top three best South African players in 2024.
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams tops the list of best South African players in 2024. Photo: @Masandawana.
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Top 3 best South African players in 2024

1. Ronwen Williams

The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper is arguably the best South African player in 2024. The 32-year-old had a fantastic year with both club and country.

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The former SuperSport United star started the year with an outstanding performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, in which he was named goalkeeper of the tournament. This performance also earned him a nomination at the Ballon d'Or event.

2. Relebohile Mofokeng

The Orlando Pirates star will always remember 2024 as the turning point of his career. He is rated as the best youngster in the PSL and has also been named South African Sportsman of the Year on two occasions.

3. Iqraam Rayners

The former Stellenbosch FC star joined Mamelodi Sundowns last summer after a fantastic season with the Stellies.

The Bafana Bafana striker continued his impressive performance with the Brazilians and has been one of the best players in the PSL.

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Briefly News also reported that Mamelodi Sundowns could consider selling Rayners after a European side made a huge offer for the South African striker.

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Source: Briefly News

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Raphael Abiola (sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.