Coca-Cola Cup champions Kaizer Chiefs collected a number of accolades at the annual Coca-Cola Cup Awards in Johannesburg on Thursday night.
Midfielder Emmanuel "Scara" Ngobese was voted the Coca-Cola Cup Flair Player with goalkeeper Rowen Fernandez coming second along with Collins Mbesuma and Richard Rantjie of Supersport United.
Coach Ted Dumitru was voted the Flair Coach with communications manager Putco Mafani taking the prize in the Flair Club Official category.
ALL THE WINNERS
PLAYER/CLUB AWARDS
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR MATCH OFFICIAL: R10 000
WINNER: JONAS NHLAPO
MERITS: LOYANDA SOMI, DANIEL BENNETT
PANEL COMMENTS: His consistent refereeing resulted in him winning the award with his best game being the Final.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR CLUB OFFICIAL: R10 000
WINNER: PUTCO MAFANI (KAIZER CHIEFS)
MERITS: DAVID SKOSANA (SUPERSPORT UNITED), GAVIN HUNT (HIS FLAMBOYANT AND EXHUBERANT ANTICS ON THE FIELD DURING THE KAIZER CHIEFS V SWALLOWS GAME AND FINDING ANOTHER USE FOR THE COCA-COLA CARRIBEAN COOLER)
PANEL COMMENTS: He has a superb ability to motivate the fans, is articulate, knowledgeable of the team and football in general and his background in Media makes him an excellent club representative to be interviewed, particularly on radio, therefore colourfully promotes his team.
FAIR PLAY
THE PANEL OF JUDGES FELT THERE WAS NO HUMANITARIAN OR GENTLEMANLY INCIDENT THAT EPITOMISED EXCEPTIONAL GOOD WILL TO WARRANT WINNING THIS AWARD.
2004 COCA-COLA FLAIR COACH : R20 000
WINNER: TED DUMITRU (KAIZER CHIEFS)
RUNNERS-UP: PITSO MOSIMANE (SUPERSPORT UNITED), GAVIN HUNT (MOROKA SWALLOWS)
PANEL COMMENTS: A coach of a team that scored the most goals and made telling substitutions to come back from the brink of defeat in the semifinals. He built a team that was entertaining to watch and maximised the skills he had to work with.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP HIGHEST GOAL SCORER: R25 000
COLLINS MBESUMA (KAIZER CHIEFS) 3 Goals
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR SAVE: R25 000
WINNER: CALVIN MARLIN (SUPERSPORT UNITED – V KAIZER CHIEFS IN 75TH MIN)
RUNNERS-UP: FRANCIS CHANSA (ORLANDO PIRATES – V SUNDOWNS IN 21ST MIN) ,ROWEN FERNANDEZ (KAIZER CHIEFS – V GOLDEN ARROWS IN 19TH MIN)
PANEL COMMENTS: The ball was hit with pace, dipping and swerving down low to the right of the goalkeeper making it a difficult save.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR GOAL : R25 000
WINNER: ELASTO KAPOWEZHA (WITS – V SUNDOWNS IN 37TH MIN)
RUNNERS-UP: DUNCAN LECHESA (LEOPARDS – V SILVER STARS IN 20TH MIN), BUNJIRA (WITS – V MANNING RANGERS IN 19TH MIN)
PANEL COMMENTS: The shot was taken from a distance with ferocity and precision and the fact that it was also taken on the outside of the foot makes it more memorable. A goal that neither this player, nor any other, will do again in the near future.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR PLAYER: R50 000
WINNER: EMMANUEL ‘SCARA’ NGOBESE (KAIZER CHIEFS)
RUNNERS-UP: ROWEN FERNANDEZ (KAIZER CHIEFS), RICHARD RANTJIE (SUPERSPORT UNITED), COLLINS MBESUMA (KAIZER CHIEFS)
PANEL COMMENTS: A player who produced performances of consistent individual brilliance combined with positive team play.
2004 COCA-COLA FLAIR TEAM: R25 000
WINNER: KAIZER CHIEFS
RUNNERS-UP: MOROKA SWALLOWS, SUPERSPORT UNITED
PANEL COMMENTS: The team not only scored the most goals, but had thousands of fans on the edge of their seats throughout the competition. They were entertaining to watch, skillful and played positive attacking football that brought results.
FAN AWARD
FLAIR FAN OF THE 2004 COCA-COLA CUP :R10 000
WINNER: ALFRED ‘LUX’ BALOYI (KAIZER CHIEFS - THEMBISA BRANCH)
MEDIA AWARDS
TV CATEGORY
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR TV CAMERAMAN: R10 000
WINNER: DAVID RAMPAPE
MERITS: VICTOR MAHLAMBI, NHLANHLA LABASE
PANEL COMMENTS: David showed excellent ability and versatility and was able to work with different camera’s well, particularly the Super Slomo. His attitude was good and was always willing to help and learn.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR TV PRESENTER/ANALYST: R10 000
WINNER: ROBERT MARAWA (LADUMA)
MERITS: THOMAS MLAMBO (SUPERSPORT), DESHI BAKTAWER (LADUMA)
PANEL COMMENTS: He was credible, authoritative, composed, articulate and his overall experience and confidence was evident in his presenting. He has excellent knowledge of the Clubs and players.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR TV COMMENTATOR: R10 000
WINNER: MARK GLEESON (SUPERSPORT)
MERITS: JOE HUDLA (LADUMA), THABISO TEMA (LADUMA)
PANEL COMMENTS: Mark was extremely knowledgeable about the teams and players and included off-the-field information and antics that were interesting. He was able to set the mood which included the build up to the games and was articulate. His dry sense of humour was entertaining and colourful and brought an additional element of intrigue to his commentary.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR INSERT: R10 000
WINNER: SIBUSISO KHATHITE (SOCCER ZONE – SUNDOWNS V PIRATES)
MERITS: BRIAN MULDER (LADUMA – DYNAMOS V AJAX) NICK MAPHOPHA (ENGEN SOCCER – PASHASHA CHILL ZONE)
PANEL COMMENTS: Sibusiso used cut away’s and slo-mo’s to keep attention and captured all the highlights successfully. His inclusion of the fans added to capturing the excitement of the game.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR TV PRODUCER: R10 000
WINNER: KELETSO TOTLHANYO (CHIEFS V SWALLOWS)
MERITS: KELETSO TOTLHANYO (CHIEFS V SSU), JABU MNYAKENI (WITS V SSU)
PANEL COMMENTS: This Semifinal production was slick and captured the excitement of the game as well as the mood of the fans. The use of cameras, slo-mo’s and close up’s enhanced the entire production which included a host of flair moments.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR TV NEWS REPORTER: R10 000
WINNER: TSHAMANO MAKHADI (ETV)
MERITS: MASERO KOAHO (SABC), THABO DANIELS (SABC)
PANEL COMMENTS: The visuals complimented the report, were factual and newsworthy creating excitement around the game.
RADIO AWARDS
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR COMMUNITY RADIO PRESENTER: R10 000
WINNER: OATILE JACOBS (JOZI FM)
MERITS: BIG T MUAVHA (UNIVEN), THULANI MDLETSHE (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY RADIO)
PANEL COMMENTS: His preparation, presentation style, creativity and originality were excellent and journalistic abilities and questions were relevant and knowledgeable.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR RADIO SHOW PRESENTER: R10 000
WINNER: ROBERT MARAWA (METRO FM)
MERITS: KWENA MOABELO (KAYA FM), AARON ‘SHADOW’ MASEMOLA (IKWEKWEZI FM)
PANEL COMMENTS: Robert won this award for his understanding of sports issues, his preparation, originality, not being afraid to tackle hot topics, good command of the language, creativity and inimitable style of broadcasting.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR RADIO COMMENTATOR: R10 000
WINNER :THABO KOFA (LESEDI FM)
MERITS: RUDOLPH LETSOALO (THOBELA FM), ZINGISILE MATHISO (UMHLOBO WENENE FM)
PANEL COMMENTS: He prepared well for all broadcasts and was able to apply radio as the theatre of the mind. His work was original and creative and his style attractive and catchy. His knowledge was excellent. He has developed maturity in his broadcasts.
PRINT AWARDS
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR PHOTOGRAPHER: R10 000
WINNER: THEMBA MASEKO (CITY PRESS) 12/12/04 PAGE 14
MERITS: THEMBINKOSI DWAYISA (SUNDAY TIMES) 19/12/04 B/PAGE, VELI NHLAPO (SOWETAN) 20/12/04 BACK PAGE
PANEL COMMENTS: The timing was excellent, the action good and it was an unusual and difficult picture to capture.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR PROMISING SOCCER REPORTER: R10 000
WINNER: KGOMOTSO MOKOENA (SUNDAY TIMES)
PANEL COMMENTS: The panel felt this award should be given this year in place of the Community Print award, which did not produce good quality articles. This young promising journalist shows exceptional talent but is not given the space to make full use of his creativity. He should go far in the future.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR PLAYER PROFILE WRITER: R10 000
WINNER: MATSHELANE MAMABOLO (SATURDAY STAR)
MERITS: S’BUSISO MSELEKU (CITY PRESS)
PANEL COMMENTS: His winning articles include a profile on Innocent Chikoya and Reagan Noble. They were incisive, in depth, informative and his attention to detail and use of quotes was exceptional.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR REPORTER – PREVIEW: R10 000
WINNER: NKARENG MATSHE (STAR)
MERITS: MAHLATSE MPHAHLELE (PRETORIA NEWS), VINCENT MASHEGO (DAILY SUN)
PANEL COMMENTS: He writes authoritatively and with style. He has good use of language as well as structure to his writing. He has the
ability to hold the interest of the reader.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR REPORTER – REVIEW: R10 000
WINNER: MNINAWA NTLOKO (BUSINESS DAY)
MERITS: VINCENT MASHEGO (DAILY SUN), RAMATSIYI MOHOLOA (SOWETAN)
PANEL COMMENTS: His quality and depth of writing was good. As well as giving a blow by blow description of the game, this journalist also added colourful off-the-field elements to his match reports to make them more interesting.
2004 COCA-COLA CUP FLAIR COLUMNIST / FEATURE WRITER: R10 000
WINNER: S’BUSISO MSELEKU (CITY PRESS)
MERITS: CARL PETERS (DAILY NEWS), BARENG-BATHO KORTJAS (SUNDAY WORLD)
PANEL COMMENTS: S’busiso used interesting choices of material reflecting on past issues linking them to the present showing he has exceptional knowledge of the game. The effort that went into research needs to be commended as it was this flair writing that added colour to his Coca-Cola Cup reports enhancing the excitement around the tournament.