Kaizer Chiefs-linked forward beats Khama Billiat to top PSL award but former Mamelodi Sundowns star scoops fans' accolade

Walter Musona beat Khama Billiat to the 2024 Zimbabwean PSL Soccer Star of the Year prize on Friday night having played an integral role in helping Simba Bhora win the league title.

Musona, who is the younger brother of former Kaizer Chiefs striker, Knowledge, became the first player to win the award with two different clubs - FC Platinum in 2022 and Simba Bhora in 2024.

Billiat, on the other hand, was nominated for the accolade after playing a key role in helping Yadah retain their status in the Southern African country's top tier.

However, the former Chiefs star scooped the Fans' Choice Award and was also included in the Team of the Season.

Most Disciplined Team of the Year: FC Platinum

Referee of the Year: Brighton Chimene

1st Runner-up: Owen Manenda

2nd Runner-up: Polite Dube

Golden Boot Award: Lynoth Chikuhwa (Highlanders)

Coach of the Year: Tonderai Ndiraya (Simba Bhora)

Most Promising Player of the Year: Allan Chapinduka (TelOne FC)

Goalkeeper of the Year: Donovan Bernard (Chicken Inn)

Fans’ Choice Award: Khama Billiat (Yadah)

Soccer Star of the Year: Walter Musona (Simba Bhora)

1st Runner-up: Lynoth Chikuhwa (Highlanders)

2nd Runner-up: Khama Billiat (Yadah)

2024 PSL Best XI:

Donovan Bernard (Chicken Inn)

Blessing Moyo (Simba Bhora)

Godknows Murwira (CAPS United)

Webster Tafa (Simba Bhora)

Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)

Kingsley Mureremba (CAPS United)

Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora)

Khama Billiat (Yadah)

Walter Musona (Simba Bhora)

Tymon Machope (Simba Bhora)

Lynoth Chikuhwa (Highlanders)

Musona, who was on the books of Polokwane City and Sekhukhune United between 2017 and 2021, has been linked with Chiefs, and newly-promoted Zimbabwean PSL side Scottland FC, an ambitious club.

Scottland have several big-name Zimbabwean players on their books, including former University of Pretoria midfielder Denver Mukamba and ex-Chippa United left-back Ronald Pfumbidzai.

Meanwhile, Billiat will officially become a free agent when his contract with Yadah expires at the end of this month and the experienced forward is open to returning to Mzansi's PSL.

It remains to be seen whether Musona, 28, and Billiat, 34, will return to South Africa with the local transfer window set to open in January.

GOAL will keep you posted regarding the latest PSL transfer news and rumours.