Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates transfer target Fawaaz Basadien named Footballer of the Year and Players' Player of the Season

This season, Stellenbosch reached the MTN8 final, the Nedbank Cup semi-final, and the last four of the Caf Confederation Cup.

The Steve Barker-led team is on course to play in Africa's second-tier competition for the second time in a row, but to be sure, they have to beat Cape Town City on Saturday.

Sekhukhune United are high on Stellies' heels, explaining why a win will be vital.

One player who has been influential for Stellies' success is left-back Fawaaz Basadien.

"Basadien walked away as the night’s biggest winner after taking home the coveted Stellenbosch FC Footballer of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season accolades," the club's media team confirmed.

"This followed an incredible year for the Bafana Bafana international in which he contributed 15 goals to the team’s cause, scoring seven and assisting eight more from left-back."

Have a look at the players who were crowned
Footballer of the Season – Fawaaz Basadien
Sportsman of the Year – Sage Stephens
Players’ Player of the Season – Fawaaz Basadien
Young Player of the Season – Ibraheem Jabaar
Golden Boot – Devin Titus
Fans Player of the Season – Sihle Nduli
DDC Footballer of the Season – Faiz Abrahams
DDC Sportsman of the Year – Simthandile Sishi
DDC Golden Boot – Cheswyn Philander
CEO’s award – Ghouwa Manuel
Special achievements – Fawaaz Basadien, Ibraheem Jabaar, Sihle Nduli, Sage Stephens & Devin Titus (100 appearances)

In the absence of the injured Paseka Mako, Orlando Pirates used Deon Hotto at left-back, limiting him from playing in an advanced role.

However, Mamelodi Sundowns have been heavily linked with the Bafana Bafana international.

It is a wait-and-see game regarding the team that will eventually land Basadien.