Pitso Mosimane feels that his forward Themba Zwane should be crowned 2019/20 Premier Soccer League (PSL) Player of the Season.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach drew up a list of players including the one who can replace Thembinkosi Lorch. The Downs tactician has picked four Mamelodi Sundowns players and two from rivals Kaizer Chiefs as contenders for the awards ceremony. A ceremony the date of which the PSL has not yet announced.

But the Downs tactician feels that Zwane has an edge over others, but would be given a good run for his money by Amakhosi’s Samir Nurkovic.

“I’ll start first with my players, Themba Zwane must win it. Why? I mean, he’s been consistent for the whole season.” Mosimane told the media as per FourFourTwo.

“Unless it’s an Absa Premiership Footballer of the Season, then I understand. And then I’d say he’s got a little bit of competition from [Samir] Nurkovic. I think [Nurkovic] deserves something, to be honest. The guy played well, the guy attacks, scores, defends. He’s unbelievable, he’s a monster. He’s done very well.”

Zwane scored 11 PSL goals with 8 assists last season while Nurkovic struck 13 league goals and six assists in his debut season in South Africa.

“But for me, it’s Themba Zwane. He scored a lot of goals, created a lot of chances, made us play. And the difference is Nurkovic plays after seven days while Zwane plays after two days.” He added.

Mosimane has also mentioned his captain Hlompho Kekana. As well as Gaston Sirino and the goalkeeper Denis Onyango to be considered for the award. His list ends with Chiefs forward Lebogang Manyama.

The PSL’s joint top-scorers Frank Mhango and Peter Shalulile are missing from Mosimane’s list.

The next PSL Player of the Season will succeed Orlando Pirates forward Thembinkosi Lorch, who won it last season.