Posted in News on May 21, 2014.
The hard tackling midfielder Willard Katsande emerged as the major winner at the Kaizer Chiefs' Annual Players Awards held on Wednesday night. Salt and Vinegar pocketed R230 000 in total prize-money after taking home most of the Awards.
Katsande was rewarded for his fine displays during the 2013/14 Psl season. The event which was attended by who is who from different sectors of the society was held at the Theatre on Track in Kyalami.
Katsande was celebrated on night as the king in multi categories of Players' Player of the Season, May Player of the Month, Fan Player of the Season and Online Player of the Season and big one, Player of the Season awards.
Following hot on the heels of Katsande were other multiple winners Erick Mathoho and Knowledge Musona.
Full Awards:
- Fair Play Award: Mulomowandau Mathoho (R20 000 by Hollard)
- Online Player of the Season: Willard Katsande (R20 000 by Carling Black Label Beer)
- Fan Player of the Season: Willard Katsande (R50 000 by Vodacom)
- Goal of the Season: Knowledge Musona (R20 000 by Nike)
- Top Goalscorer: Knowledge Musona (R40 000 by Nike) for his 16 goals in all competitions
- Most Improved Player of the Season: Mulomowandau Mathoho (R25 000 by Nike)
- Players' Player of the Season: Willard Katsande (R50 000 by Nike)
- Player of the Season: Willard Katsande (R100 000 cash from Vodacom + Nissan Z370 sponsored car)
- Player of the Month awards (R10 000 for each month sponsored by Vodacom)
- August 2013/October 2013: Tsepo Masilela
- September 2013/March 2014: Knowledge Musona
- November 2013/February 2014: Bernard Parker
- December 2013: Siyabonga Nkosi
- January 2014/April 2014: Tefu Mashamaite
- May 2014: Willard Katsande
The Executive Chairman Kaizer Motaung presented the Chairman' Special Award to the legendary Sylvester Kole "Sylvester will remain a big part of the Club," said Motaung.
"In life you set a standard and have to compete with the standard that you have set," said Kole advising the the current Chiefs players upon accepting the award.
The other receipt of the Chairman's Award was the other legend Lucky Stylianou. "Lucky made a significant contribution by changing the mindset of many people. He broke the barrier by playing and even camping in Soweto. His contribution went a long way to influence a lot of aspects in the society," said Motaung.
"Kaizer is an outstanding leader. He always kept a clean sheet. 'Bra K' embraced diversity. There are two goals I would like to ask from Kaizer, 1st Kaizer Chiefs must be a regular participant in the Caf Competitions and 2nd I will be the first to buy the Chiefs jersey with a Star on top of the badge," said Stylianou accepting the awards.
The occasion matched the status of the Club in terms of Glamour, with entertainment and fun bringing down the 2013/14 Psl Season curtain in style for the Amakhosi.