Times Of Swaziland: EZULWINI UNITED’S BHEKANI WINS LAST 2024 ‘Y’ELLO’ POM

EZULWINI UNITED’S BHEKANI WINS LAST 2024 ‘Y’ELLO’ POM
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Nimrod Hlophe on 20/12/2024 09:28:00


MBABANE - In a three-horse race for the MTN Premier League December Player of
the Month award, Ezulwini United striker Bhekani Mthembu emerged as the winner.
Mthembu was announced as the winner yesterday, during a ceremony held at Sigwaca
House in the morning. Revealing the winners was the Premier League of Eswatini
(PLE) Brand and Marketing Officer, Lindokuhle Mthupha. Mthupha disclosed the
names of the three players who were shortlisted by the Awards Committee.
Influential
She said the committee reported that the trio, including those from the National
First Division (NFD), were influential in their teams’ two games played and
considered for this award.In the top flight, Illovo’s Gcina Mkholo came third,
while Nsingizini Hotspurs’ attacker, Sizwe ‘Yeki’ Khumalo, attained the
second spot. Meanwhile, Mthembu won for being influential in his team’s wins
against Sisonkhe and Madlenya. United won 5-1 and 7-0, respectively. “Against
Sisonkhe, I was able to assist three goals and score one, and against Madlenya,
I also provided three assists, although I didn’t score,” Mthembu said.
The striker also thanked the entire team for their support, stating that it
would have been impossible without teamwork. He promised that he and the team
would continue working hard to ease any relegation threats in the league. With
this award, he registered his name in the list of contenders for the E15 000
Player of  the Season race. However, for his achievement, he is guaranteed E6
000. Meanwhile, in the lower division, Magwanyana’s Captain Lucky Dlamini was
named the fourth winner of the monthly award. Dlamini also entered his name in
the race for NFD Player of the Season candidates and is guaranteed E2 000 for
his accomplishment. He thanked everyone who contributed to his success, saying
they are fighting for a top-four finish. The top contenders included Tambankulu
Celtics’ Zweli Sihlongonyane and Njabulo Magongo of Amawele.