Celebrating Excellence of the Hollywoodbets Super League Award Nominees – SAFA.net

17 January 2025 – Hollywoodbets is proud to announce the nominees for the highly anticipated 2024 Hollywoodbets Super League Awards, celebrating outstanding performances and contributions in women’s football. These awards highlight the astonishing talent, dedication, and hard work of players, coaches, and teams that have made this season unforgettable.

As a long-time supporter and sponsor of the league, Hollywoodbets has played a pivotal role in the continued growth of women’s football in South Africa. Over the past five years, the Purple Brand has been committed to empowering female athletes and fostering a competitive environment that elevates the visibility of women’s sports across the nation.

“We are incredibly proud of our partnership with South African Football Association

(SAFA), which has allowed us to invest in the future of women’s football,” said Menzi Ngcobo, Senior Sponsorship Coordinator. “This partnership has not only allowed us to support athletes but also to create opportunities for young girls and women to see themselves as professional football players. We look forward to celebrating the improbable achievements of the players, coaches and officials who continue to make this one of the best women’s football leagues in Africa.”

The nominees for the 2024 Hollywoodbets Super League Awards are as follows

Referee of the Season

Kwandile Somtsai

Yanelisa Phakathi

Palesa Motaung

Assistant Referee of the Season

Rose Mokoena

Nomthetho Mbatsha

Nolitha Mjlomi

Young Player of the Season

Khwezi Khoza (Durban Ladies FC) 16 years

Ntando Phahla (University of Pretoria) 18 years

Sikelelwa Mhlanga (City Lads FC) 18 years

Top Goal Scorer of the Season

Boitumelo Rabale (Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC)

Goal Keeper of the Season

Matshidiso Masebe (University of Johannesburg FC)

Kaylin Swart (JVW FC)

Siphlesihle Dlamini (University of Western Cape FC)

Coach of the Season

Thinasonke Mbuli (University of Western Cape FC)

Nthabeleng Modiko (University of Johannesburg FC)

Jerry Tshabalala (Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC)

Player of the Season

Amogelang Motau (University of Western Cape FC)

Lebogang Ramalepe (Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC)

Yolanda Nduli (University of Johannesburg FC)

Player’s Player of the Season

Voted by the players

The winners will be revealed at the glamorous awards ceremony, scheduled to take place at Vodacom Dome. The football community is encouraged to show their support for the nominees by watching the awards live on SABC 1 at 20:00, on the 26 January 2025. Fans can catch the awards on other SABC+, SABC Sport Social media platforms such as Facebook live stream, and the SABC Sport Channel available on www.sabcsport.com, DTT and OVHD.

“Congratulations to all the nominees, this is your reward for all the hard work, long hours and dedication that you put in during the year. You serve as an inspiration to many others who hope to also walk in your footsteps. Congratulations once again and best wishes for the awards evening,” said SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao

Hollywoodbets remains dedicated to advancing women’s sports and ensuring that athletes have the resources they need to excel. Through initiatives like the Hollywoodbets Super League, Hollywoodbets is committed to providing opportunities for female footballers to showcase their talent and inspire future generations.

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