Kaizer Chiefs Public Relations Manager, Siyabulela Makunga paid a glowing tribute to the Premier Soccer League together with sponsors ABSA following the announcement of 2008/09 Absa Premiership Awards at Maponya Mall, Soweto on Monday afternoon.

The ABSA Premiership on its second season will kick off this on Wednesday, 27 August 2008. There have been some changes on the awards that took place end of last season with the introduction of supporters’ awards, adjustment on the prize for Top Goalscorer of the Season, etc.

Monthly Awards

Player of the Month (10 000)


Coach of the Month (no prize money)

200/09 Season Awards

Player’s Player of the Season (150 000)


Player of the Season (150 0000


Goalkeeper of the Season (50 000)


Coach of the Season (75 000)


Top Goalscorer (R100 000 for 26 or more goals)


Absa Premiership Young Player Award (50 000)


Absa Premiership Supporters Award (R100 000)

Makunga praised the League sponsors on the introduction of the Absa Premiership Supporters Award.

“The initiative is a manifestation of yet another affirmation of a thrilling partnership and recommitment by PSL and ABSA to ensure a new trajectory in the PSL, while restoring the glorious days in our football”

“Kaizer Chiefs supporters will be important as 12th man on the filed this season to ensure that we reclaim our rightful place in the league. The prize for the supporters is going to intensify our programs at the Club to bring the fans to the stadium. It is going to serve as a huge motivation to our supporters in all corners of the country and surrounding states.

I would like call the Chiefs faithful to continue supporting the team starting on Saturday when we host Thanda Royal Zulu at Loftus” he said.