WATCH: Not Relebohile Mofokeng! Not Iqraam Rayners! 'Teboho Mokoena is the best player in South Africa' according to ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach as Lucas Ribeiro 'would struggle at Magesi'

Lucas Ribeiro has been excellent for Mamelodi Sundowns since joining at the beginning of the 2023/24 season.

After missing out on the Golden Boot to Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa and finishing third, behind Iqraam Rayners, the South American has now managed 16 strikes and 11 assists in the ongoing campaign.

He looks set to win the race for the Premier Soccer League's top scorer in the ongoing edition.

Even though the numbers in attack favour Ribeiro, Teboho Mokoena has been the club's engine in midfield.

He has been phenomenal for Masandawana, who are chasing their third consecutive PSL crown.

Despite some fans and analysts' arguments that Ribeiro is better, former SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt believes Mokoena beats him.

"If you take Ribeiro and you put him at Magesi, I think he would struggle. But, you've got to go with Ribeiro [as player of the year], he's the number one that’s got the goals, but I think if you put him in a team where he has to work a little bit harder… I don't know," the tactician stated.

"For me, the best player in South Africa is Teboho Mokoena," Hunt concluded.

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Sundowns were eliminated from the Nedbank Cup by Kaizer Chiefs despite being regarded as the favourites to reach the final.

Ribeiro and Mokoena will be key as their team works on beating Al Ahly in the Caf Champions League semi-final.