The first awards sprung a number of surprises as winners were determined by public votes. Among the surprise winners was young coach, Seemo Mpatane of Eleven Angels who was voted the coach of the year ahead of favourite, Morena Ramoreboli of domestic champions, Jwaneng Galaxy. Other contenders were Gaborone United's Pontsho ‘Piro’ Moloi who won the Orange FA Cup last season and Mandla Mpofu who had a good season with Masitaoka before crossing to join Sua Flamingoes. In his maiden season in the Botswana Premier League, Mpatane did remarkably well as he took rookies 'Lekgamu la banyana' to a top eight finish.
The Francistown side finished on position six with 44 points. Mpatane moulded Eleven Angels into a tough team to play against as the side recorded some upsets. A surprised Mpatane credited the team for a job well done. “It's been a journey for us as a team and I think we have got this award for what we have achieved as a team from the top opponents we have played against,” a delighted Mpatane said. He also paid homage to his competitors. “I would like to give my respects to coach Piro. He was passionate about the game as a player; he was a very good player. And as a coach he still is. To coach Mpofu, you came to Botswana for the first time and you did wonders with Masitaoka. Coach Ramoreboli, well done for what you are doing at Galaxy,” Mpatane said.
