Posted in News on May 15, 2009.
Government officials and a host of celebrities attended the awards while MCs of the evening, Sipho Ngwenya (Generations) and Carol Manana (SABC Sports) kept the guests entertained.
Multi award winning musician Lira and Benjamin also staged a wonderful performance with the latter singing his hit song, “Change the World”.
Siphiwe Tshabalala who has been without a doubt a revelation this season was the biggest winner on the night.
Amakhosi Online Player of the Year (Sponsored by DSTV Online)
Winner: Siphiwe Tshabalala
Amakhosi Readers’ Choice Player of the Year
Nominees
Itumeleng Khune
Siphiwe Tshabalala
Arthur Zwane
Winner: Siphiwe Tshabalalala (Award Sponsored by Amakhosi Magazine)
Best Dressed
Nominees
Thabo Mooki
Jimmy Tau
Siphiwe Tshabalala
Winner: Jimmy Tau
Fair Play Award
Winner: Arthur Zwane
Goal of the Year Award
Nominees
Kaizer Motaung Junior (Kaizer Chiefs vs. Bloemfontein Celtic, 14 February 2009)
Arthur Zwane (Kaizer Chiefs vs. Ajax Cape Town, 27 September 2008)
Siphiwe Tshabalala (Platinum Stars vs. Kaizer Chiefs 06 May 2009, Olen Park)
Winner: Siphiwe Tshabalala
Players’ Player of the Year
Nominees
David Mathebula
Tinashe Nengomasha
Siphiwe Tshabalala
Winner: Siphiwe Tshabalala
Top Goal Scorer
Siphiwe Tshabalala 6 goals (Award sponsored by Nike)
Most Improved Player
Nominees
Thabang Rooi
Wayne Matle
Winner: Thabang Rooi (Award sponsored by Kaizer Chiefs)
Player of the Year
Nominees
Itumeleng Khune
David Mathebula
Siphiwe Tshabalala
Winner: Siphiwe Tshabalala (Award sponsored by Vodacom & Nissan)
Chairman’s Special Awards
Jackson Mokoena (Kit Manager) : 21 years of service to the Club
Thami Myaluza (Security Manager): Over 30 years of service to the Club
Johannes Ryder Mofokeng (Development and Reserve Team coach): Commitment to Development