Siyabonga Nomvethe: Kaizer Chiefs Legend Backs Mofokeng Over Ribeiro for Player of the Year
- Kaizer Chiefs legend Siyabonga Nomvethe backs Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng to win the Player of the Season award
- The Bafana Bafana legend argues Mofokeng deserves the Betway Premiership accolade over Mamelodi Sundowns' Lucas Ribeiro
- The two players emerge as front-runners for the prestigious award after impressive performances in the recently concluded season
Kaizer Chiefs legend Siyabonga Nomvethe has explained why Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng should be named the Player of the Season in the Betway Premiership over Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro.
The two players are arguably the front-runners for the award after their performance for their respective clubs in the just-concluded season.
Ribeiro has been rated to win the award by Bafana Bafana star Themba Zwane, with Kaizer Chiefs former captain Tefu Mashamaite agreeing that the Brazilian forward was the best player.
Nomvethe explains why he picks Mofokeng over Ribeiro
Nomvethe, during an interview iDiskiTimes gave a detailed reason why he believes Mofokeng should win the best player award in the Betway Premiership ahead of Ribeiro.
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“There should be a real contest between the young talent Relebohile Mofokeng and the Brazilian, Lucas Ribeiro,” Nomvethe told iDiski Times.
“Personally, I would give the edge to Mofokeng. For someone so young to have such a major impact at a big club like the Pirates is remarkable. He gave everything on the pitch and truly deserves the award. His performances were top-class throughout the season. Yes, he didn’t score many goals, but he’s not an out-and-out striker, and no player scores in every game.
“He still managed to score important goals and delivered several crucial assists. What he’s done this season should inspire many young players to believe in themselves and remind coaches that age is just a number.
“As for Ribeiro, he’d be my second choice. He had an excellent season, he scored goals, created chances, and was consistently impressive on the field.”
The former Bafana Bafana star's choice created a big debate amongst fans on social media.
Reactions as Nomvethe picks Mofokeng over Ribeiro
JamesMthombeni7 disagrees with Nomvethe:
"That's being biased buddy, There is no young or old at work these guys are colleagues."
fxkapee agrees with Nomvethe:
"Mofokeng deserves this thing guys, Reberio started playing in January while Mofokeng has been carrying Pirates since last yr."
AxeC130 said:
"People are forcing Bhele to chose their favorites, he is entitled to chose whoever he feels did well according to his criteria. Complaining about Mofokeng PR while you are trying to PR your favorite player. Its his choice respect it . They hate you have for Mofokeng is disgusting."
Mzumaro_Vix75 added:
"This Mofokeng guy just has a lucky of Scoring against big teams but watching him the whole of 90 minutes it’s stressful ..He’s good and he can still improve for his age but this Hype is too much for him😂if you dont believe me check his stats 😂"
ThisIsColbert reacted:
"Speaking up when you hear a biased comment at work is hard. It can be harder when that comment comes from your boss. In this case it comes from my favorite legend, so, it’s embarrassing 💔"
Ngwencane5 commented:
"5 goals in 28 matches ...is that influence enough to win the player of thebseason? - The bitter truth is that even Sales and Rayners were more influencial than Rele Mofukeng in the league. Its media that is promoting this player."
BubsyUnited shared:
"I’m a pirates fan, just give Ribeiro his award, Mofokeng maybe players player/young player of the season or both…🤷"
gifteddjsa implied:
"Guy you are putting pressure on this young man and he has a long way to climbed, once he starts to flop you'll insult him as inkomo that is tired very early, please read careers carefully with understanding not with love. No doubt the boy is playing well, but let him grow."
Source: Briefly News
