
Siyabonga Sangweni was the big winner at the Orlando Pirates end of the season awards tonight at Orlando Stadium.
He scooped the Player of the Season and the Carling Black Label Online Player of the Season awards.
The defender pocketed R40 000 and R120 000. He also walked away with a new Peugeot car.
Sangweni tells KickOff.com that he was very pleased with the awards.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank God for what he has done for me, giving me the chance to play football,” he says.
“I also want to thank my family, team-mates, the supporters and the chairman for giving me a chance to play for this club.
“What I can promise everyone is that we will continue where we left of last season,” he adds.
The other winners were:
Save of the Season – Senzo Meyiwa against Bloemfontein Celtic (R30 000 plus a new Blackberry phone)
Goal of the Season – Oupa Manyisa against Mamelodi Sundowns MTN8 second leg (R30 000 plus a new Blackberry phone)
adidas Golden Boot – Benni McCarthy 10 goals (R35 000)
Prospect of the Season – Thabo Matlaba (R30 000 plus a new Blackberry phone)
Acer Player’s Player of the Season – Oupa Manyisa (R50 000)
Chairman’s Award – Lucky Lekgwathi (R100 000)