Relebohile Mofokeng vs Oswin Appollis: Who Is the Best Player in Betway Premiership This Season?
- Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis are two players at the forefront battling for the best player award in the Betway Premiership
- The two Orlando Pirates stars have put in good performances for their club since the start of the season and are seen as two of the top favourites
- A football expert in a chat with Briefly News explained who should win the award between the two South African internationals
Orlando Pirates might end up not winning the Betway Premiership this season, with Mamelodi Sundowns having the upper hand in the title race presently, but they stand a strong chance of producing the best player in the league.
Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis have both had standout seasons amongst their peers in the Premier Soccer League this campaign, with both being tipped as strong contenders to win the big individual prize at the end of the season.
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Mofokeng came late to the party as he didn't start strong under Abdeslam Ouaddou, but the reverse is the case for Appollis.
The former Polokwane City star joined the Buccaneers in the summer, and kicked off with a goal on his official debut, while also producing a Man of the Match performance in games that led to the Sea Robbers winning the MTN8 and also the Carling Knockout Cup.
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Rele is not a top contender due to his performance in the second half of the season. The Bafana Bafana star has been the best player in South Africa in 2026, leading Orlando Pirates' title race charge.
Who is PSL’s top star this season?
Sports journalist Themba Modise, in an exclusive interview with Briefly News, shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate about the best player in the Betway Premiership this season.
"Oswin Appollis and Relebohile Mofokeng are very strong contenders for the award as they've both produced top-class performances in all competitions this season," he said.
"Giving either of them the award would be right, but if I am to make a choice, I think I would go win Oswin just because of the way he started the season despite joining in the summer.
"Mofokeng got the PR, and his recent performances have been spectacular, but Appollis has been consistent."
Other players contesting for PSL award
Modise also listed some of the players who are putting in great performances for their respective clubs this season. He admitted that not only Appollis and Mofokeng are doing great this season.
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"Teboho Mokoena and Marcelo Allende are also good contenders for the best player of the season award as they've put in a good shift for Sundowns this season," he added.
"Golden Arrows Sede Junior Dion is another contender, scoring loads of goals despite not playing for any of the top three clubs in the league.
"Also in the Orlando Pirates squad, there's Deon Hotto, who has been sublime in the left back position and the energy he's put in every match day."
Mofokeng tipped to win PSL big award
Briefly News also reported that Mofokeng has been tipped to win the Premier Soccer League Footballer of the Year award after his amazing performance for Orlando Pirates so far this season.
The Pirates star has been one of the best players in the Betway Premiership since the start of 2026, and his performance has helped the Bucs continue to fight for the league title.
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