The hunt for a 20-goal striker in the Premier Soccer League continues. This season marks the fifth campaign since a player reached this milestone. Peter Shalulile was the last to achieve it. He scored 23 goals during the 2022/23 season. This feat earned him a record third Golden Boot.
The Exclusive 20-Goal Club
In nearly three decades of the PSL era, only five players have hit the 20-goal mark. Wilfred Mugeyi set the initial benchmark with 22 goals. Collins Mbesuma currently holds the record. He scored 25 goals for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004/05 season.
Other members of this elite group include Pollen Ndlanya and Siyabonga Nomvethe. Many others have come close but fell short. For example, Richard Henyekane and Gilbert Mushangazhike both finished one goal shy of the mark.
Recent Trends in Scoring
Winning totals have fluctuated in recent years. Tshegofatso Mabasa claimed the award with 16 goals for Orlando Pirates. Lucas Ribeiro also won the title last term with 16 goals.
The record for the lowest winning total remains 10 goals. Bernard Parker set this mark in the 2013/14 season. You can find more insights on upcoming matches through our predictions.
The Current Race for Glory
This season, Junior Dion of Lamontville Golden Arrows has led for most of the campaign. He currently has 12 goals. He is followed closely by Iqraam Rayners who has 11 goals.
Relebohile Mofokeng and Bradley Grobler are also in the mix. They have nine and eight goals respectively. Dion has six matches remaining to find eight more goals. This would allow him to reach the elusive 20-goal milestone.
Mofokeng is also in excellent form. He is considered a frontrunner for the PSL Footballer of the Season award. Winning the Golden Boot would strengthen his case significantly. History shows that reaching 20 goals is a rare achievement. It has only happened five times in the league’s history.
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