Several dedicated players of Mpheni Home Defenders, playing in Stream E of the Safa Vhembe MMK Administrators League, received awards for their achievements the past season during an event at Mpheni on Saturday.

According to the chairperson of the team, Mr Nathaniel Thavhiwa, the league was a rocky road for them, but they managed to reach the play-offs against all odds. He attributed all the accolades the team received to discipline and dedication by the players and the manner in which the team was being managed.

The guest speaker, Safa Vhembe president Mr George Kubayi, applauded those who received the awards. "You are the ambassadors of the team," Kubayi said. He emphasised the importance of sport and education for the future of the youth.

The players who received awards during the event are Emmanuel Mphephu (players’ player of the season),  Ndaedzo Marenda (top goal scorer), Rinae Salani (player of the season), Trust Tshidimo (most improved player) and Melvin Mabatha (goal of the season). Moses Lisoga  received the chairman’s award.