Sifiso ‘Sushi’ Nkambule’s outstanding performances for Royal leopard in February have earned him the MTN Premier League Player of the Month award worth E6,000.00.
Nkambule played a pivotal figure to put Royal Leopards on top of the table with 45 points, 5 points clear above second placed Young Buffaloes.
When asked about his performance and winning the award, Nkambule said: “this award is just a bonus for me, together with my teammates we have set our eyes on winning the league and we taking each game as a cup final. Winning the league is important to us so we have to push ourselves to stay on top.
Meanwhile, MTN National First Division leading top goals scorer Allen Mabuza, with 14 goals, won the February best player award, taking home E2000.00. The Peaks Peak Black Swallows striker scored five goals in two games in the month of February which helped his team maintain their top spot on the log.
Also, Mbabane Highlanders forward Thabiso Mokenkoane is the first player to be presented the E5000.00 hat-trick incentive.
Monkenkoene found the net three times in their 3-0 victory at Mhlume against Matsapha United during a Y’ello Sunday week. Mokenkoane said he is still going to find the net and score more goals as he believes they can still win the league title. Mbabane Highlanders are placed third on the log with 39 points, six points below toppers, Royal Leopards.
With six games left, The MTN Premier League will return next week midweek after the FIFA week break on the 27 March 2019.