Sundowns’ Lucas Riberio leads the race for Golden Boot

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Last season, the Golden Boot race came down to the final match, with Pirates’ Tshegofatso Mabasa narrowly defeating Iqraam Rayners (then with Stellenbosch) by just one goal to claim the honor with 16 goals.

While most PSL season-end awards are determined by a panel of judges, the Golden Boot, officially known as the Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot, is awarded based solely on the player’s total goals scored.

Here’s a break down of all players in contention for the Golden Boot this season.

Lucas Ribeiro | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 goals

Ribeiro is arguably Sundowns’ most vital attacking player, with a standout performance this season. He’s scored nine goals and most recently netted two in a Man of the Match performance against Orlando Pirates.

Iqraam Rayners | Mamelodi Sundowns | 6 goals

Rayners, who scored 17 goals last season with Stellenbosch, has continued his prolific form at Sundowns, already tallying six goals in the league, adding to his 12 goals and one assist across all competitions in just 16 appearances.

Dzenan Zajmovic | TS Galaxy | 5 goals

The 30-year-old forward has made a significant impact, netting five goals and becoming crucial to TS Galaxy’s attack.

Andy Boyeli | Sekhukhune United | 5 goals

The 23-year-old Congolese striker has risen to prominence for Sekhukhune United, scoring five goals, including a hat trick in a 3-1 win over SuperSport United on January 12.

Devin Titus | Stellenbosch | 4 goals

The Bafana Bafana winger has found the net four times for Stellenbosch, including a brace in their 5-0 victory over AmaZulu FC on January 23.

Mduduzi Shabalala | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 goals

The Amakhosi youngester showed promise early on, scoring on opening day against Gallants and assisting in the next match against AmaZulu.

Tshegofatso Mabasa | Orlando Pirates | 4 goals

The defending Golden Boot winner, Mabasa, continued his strong form with a hat trick against Marumo Gallants, bringing him to just two goals behind the front-runner.

Evidence Makgopa | Orlando Pirates | 4 goals

Makgopa, often overshadowed by Mabasa, has started strong this season with crucial goals, including a late brace against Polokwane City and another in a victory over Richards Bay, helping Pirates maintain a perfect record.

Hendrick Ekstein | AmaZulu | 4 goals

Former Amakhosi midfielder Ekstein has been in great form under Arthur Zwane and Vusumusi Vilakazi, scoring four goals in matches against Pirates, Chippa United, Royal AM, and Cape Town City.

Wandile Duba | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 goals

Despite recent struggles, Duba has managed to score four goals, with his latest two coming in Chiefs’ victory over Stellenbosch on January 8.

Peter Shalulile | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 goals

Although Shalulile didn’t start the season as expected, he has gradually regained form, now on four goals.

Sinoxolo Kwayiba | Chippa United | 4 goals

Kwayiba has been key for Chippa United, most recently scoring a brace in their 4-1 win over Magesi FC on February 5 to bring his season tally to four goals.

Tashreeq Matthews | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 goals

Matthews has demonstrated his value to Sundowns, scoring four goals as the club seeks its eighth consecutive PSL title.

Photo: Sundowns FC webisite

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