Ndivhuwo Ravhuhali of Baroka FC is the Nedbank Cup Young Player of the tournament.

Ravhuhali, who hails from Makavhini village, Ha-Manenzhe in Mutale, received the trophy and R50 000 during the PSL awards ceremony held at Emperors' Palace in Johannesburg on Monday evening. He played a key role in helping Baroka, the latest inclusion in the PSL, to reach the semifinals of the esteemed Nedbank Cup.

"I am excited about the honor, but always believed that I would win this award. I was just waiting for this day to arrive, so that I could get it," said Ravhuhali.

The 24-year-old Ravhuhali played for Makavhini Black Movers before he joined Joe Express two seasons ago. He was later lured to the Polokwane-based Baroka FC. He added that he was honoured to be chosen among other players from both the PSL and First Division teams that participated in the Nedbank Cup.

Ravhuhali is the eldest child of former Black Movers player Jutas "Scara Masinga" Ravhuhali and Lorraine Phuravhathu. He started playing soccer at the age of nine. After completing his primary education at Makavhini Primary, he went to Niani Secondary School in Ha-Manenzhe. where he passed his matric.

His attempt to get a tertiary qualification was cut short after he was forced to drop out from a private FET college where he was studying for a qualification in marketing management, due to a lack of funds. "After dropping out from the FET, I then decided to focus on my soccer talent. Fortunately, Baroka was having trials in June last year and I succeeded," said Ravhuhali, who had since featured in all the games that Baroka played last season.

Besides interests from PSL giants such as Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, Chippa United FC and others, Ravhuhali said he was focusing on his holiday instead of worrying about his next move. "I am still contracted to Baroka, which is also going to play in the PSL. Any team that wants my signature will have to speak to my team," said the promising left back.

Baroka have already indicated that they are not going to stand in the way of any player who is wanted by other PSL teams.  Asked to comment about his desired destination, Ravhuhali said: "I would prefer to play for Chiefs as there is an opportunity for me to play there."

Ravhuhali lives with his parents, fiancé Thompho Muleya, his daughters Ronewa and Uhone. The extended family, which includes his brother Mpfariseni (21) and sister Mulalo (19), share a two-room abode at Makavhini village.

Ravhuhali said he would use his prize money of R50 000 to complete his parents' house. He had already started extending the house with two extra rooms from the salary he was earning at Baroka.