Legend names his Orlando Pirates Player of the Season

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Lucky Lekgwathi played 226 games for Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League. He should know what a Player of the Season looks like.

With Orlando Pirates finishing second behind Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns in 2024/25, including an MTN8 title, Lekgwathi believes Sipho Chaine was the best player at the Orlando Stadium.

Chaine, born in Bloemfontein, Free State, 28 years ago, finished the season with 11 clean sheets for the Sea Robbers, while also earning consistent Bafana Bafana call-ups.

Orlando Pirates team against Stellenbosch FC at the Orlando Stadium. Image: Goal

LUCKY LEKGWATHI ON SIPHO CHAINE

“For me, Sipho Chaine,” Lekgwathi answered after he was asked by iDiski Times to name his Player of the Season at Orlando Pirates.

“He had his best season and even got called up to Bafana Bafana. It shows you that you are doing great when you get a call-up. In defence – Mbokazi.

“I know he came in late; he is a gem, he is something else, we have really invested in him. And [Deon] Hotto as well, most of the time he played at left-back and he excelled there,” the former Orlando Pirates skipper added.

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“So for me, Hotto has to win that one. In midfield, it’s very tough, but obviously Rele [Relebohile Mofokeng] is topping it. Yes, [Thalente] Mbatha and [Evidence] Makgopa had a good season, but Rele was outstanding and Nkota was coming.

“And in the striking department, it’s [Tshegofatso] Mabasa because he scored the most goals,” Lekgwathi added.