Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Gaston Sirino has named a former teammate as the best player in the league right now, suggesting he is deserving of the PSL Footballer of the Season accolade.
With the 2024/25 season having entered its final stretch, the debate around this year's Footballer of the Season is gradually dominating corridors.
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Orlando Pirates sensation Relebohile Mofokeng has put his name out there after a fantastic season with goals and assists galore.
Mamelodi Sundowns talisman Lucas Ribeiro Costa may have gone a little off the boil in recent weeks, but his contribution cannot be sniffed at as he has been central to the side's attacking play.
Mofokeng has contributed 12 goals and 13 assists from 44 appearances in all competitions, while Ribeiro has returned 16 goals and 11 assists in 43 appearances.
For Sirino, who played his final season at the Tshwane giants when Riberio was in his first, the Brazilian stands head and shoulders above the rest as the best player in the country.
"Of course, of course! Lucas Ribeiro is a top player and also my friend," Sirino told journalists at Amakhosi's training base this week.
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"I think he has all the qualities to be the Player of the Season because the numbers are there as well.
"He plays well in every game, and Sundowns are also doing well. For me, he is the best player in South Africa now. He deserves to be the Player of the Season."
