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Orlando Pirates' Maswanganyi a POTY favourite? Riveiro shares his opinion - 'South African fans are in love with him'

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In his debut season at Orlando Pirates, Patrick Maswanganyi has scored nine goals and provided 10 assists in the 34 matches played across all competitions.The former SuperSport United man's exploits have seen fans suggest he should be considered for the Player of the Year Award at the end of the campaign.Bucs coach Jose Riveiro believes Maswanganyi has given South African fans what they want.

WHAT HAPPENED?

"I think people are in love with him and who am I to say who the people should love or identify as Player of the Season," The Spaniard told the media."I think the South African football fans have good taste in football, they know the football they want to see."Like I said, it is important that the team is getting good results, good performances and within that, the individuals can shine. [Maswanganyi] is a clear candidate, but let’s see."

WHAT RIVEIRO SAID

To win the Player of the Season award, Maswanganyi will have to beat the likes of Mamelodi Sundowns duo of Ronwel Williams and Lucas Ribeiro.The former has so far managed to keep 12 clean sheets in the 17 league games he has played, while the latter is second in the race for the Golden Boot in his debut season in South African football.Tshegofatso Mabasa might also be considered for the individual award. The Bucs forward has 11 goals in PSL this season.Stellenbosch and Bafana Bafana attacker Iqraam Rayners is also expected to make the list having scored 13 PSL goals so far, with five coming against Polokwane City in Stellies' 5-0 win.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Maswanganyi will have to be consistent in the remaining five PSL games where Pirates are hoping to seal their place in the 2024/25 Caf Champions League competition.

WHAT NEXT?

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