Mathumo�s star continues to shine
Naledi Lemogang | Tuesday September 5, 2017 14:31
He walked away with P10,000 after getting the vote of confidence from his fellow players. He was also named in the team of the season that was also voted by fellow professional players. Mathumo could not hide his excitement and sent gratitude towards FUB and his colleagues for the support and encouragement. He said it is not easy for a player to win three awards in a season because the competition is usually tight.
“I feel grateful to have made it this far. I cannot say I was expecting the two awards because the competition was too tight last season,” Mathumo said. “However, it brings joy to me because I had a very good 2016/2017 season. The awards mean a lot to me. They act as a catalyst to each and every player to perform at his level best.”
He said the important thing for him is to remain focussed next season so that he can improve his performance. “It started with the BTC Premiership best supporters choice and today I am getting two awards. This shows that many people recognise hard work,” he said.
For his part, the FUB acting president Lesego Molemogi said the union acknowledges the importance of these awards because the recipients are voted for by their mates and competitors who interact with them on the daily basis. “This year FUB took a giant leap by introducing five other categories to the awards which were voted by players; player of the season, young player of the season, coach of the season, referee of the season and assistant referee of the season,” Molemogi said.
FUB team of the season
Goalkeeper: Anthony Gouws from Jwaneng Galaxy
Defenders
Tshepho Motlhabankwe (Township Rollers)
Simisane Mathumo (Township Rollers)
Mosha Gaolaolwe (Township Rollers)
Boitumelo Mafoko (Jwaneng Galaxy)
Midfielders
Maano Ditshupo (Township Rollers)
Tendai Nyumasi (Orapa United)
Lawrence Majawa (Mochudi Centre Chiefs)
Attackers
Thabang Sesinyi (Platinum Stars)
Thero Setsile- (Jwaneng Galaxy)
Terence Mandaza (Galaxy)
FUB young player of the season: Tumisang Orebonye (Gaborone United)
FUB coach of the season: Mike Sithole (Jwaneng Galaxy)
FUB player of the season: Simisane Mathumo (Township Rollers)
FUB referee of the season: Tirelo Mosithwane
FUB assistance referee of the season: Kitso Sibanda