Ouseb backs Hotto for Kick Off award
Namibian football maestro Deon Hotto is in the running for the Kick Off Player of the Season award and has also received backing from a former local winner.
Former footballer and 1998 Kick Off Player of the Season Mohammed 'Slice' Ouseb is backing Deon Hotto to take the award this season.
Mohammed Ouseb, who was a force to be reckoned with in his heydays as a defender, says Bidvest Wits's Deon Hotto has been doing incredibly well in the South African Premier League and deserves every accolade that comes his way.
The 28-year-old Hotto has been a key cog in the new-look Wits side that is one of the best-performing teams in the top flight. Wits are third on the log with 48 points. Orlando Pirates lead with 53 points, with Mamelodi Sundowns in second place with 50 points.
Ouseb says he is very proud of Hotto, as he has always wanted a local player to step up and follow in his footsteps.
“The fact that he is nominated means that he is doing something unique. I'm following the voting process and I see he is leading the pack. Best of luck to him and I hope he continues working hard,” said Ouseb.
He further said Hotto has a good chance to scoop great awards now and in the future, like the PSL Player of the Season as the season nears its end.
The PSL Footballer of the Year in South African football is awarded to the most outstanding player of the season across the domestic league, the South African Premier Division, and the three major cup competitions, the MTN 8, the Telkom Knockout and the Nedbank Cup.
“This award puts him in the right path so he should continue to impress as we are supporting him full force,” added Ouseb.
Hotto is in the running for the award together with seven others, namely Hlompho Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thembinkosi Lorch (Orlando Pirates), Lebohang Maboe (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jabu Maluleke (Polokwane City), Gift Motupa (Bidvest Wits), Mwape Musonda (Black Leopards) and Mothobi Mvala (Highlands Park).
By yesterday Hotto was leading the votes.
The Namibian footballer, who joined Wits in June from Bloemfontein Celtic, has so far started 27 times for Bidvest, was substituted four times, and has six goals and 14 assists.
That is a good return on investment for a player who joined as a free agent.
To vote for Hotto, go to the Kick Off website. Voting opened on April 29 and will run till May 13.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
Mohammed Ouseb, who was a force to be reckoned with in his heydays as a defender, says Bidvest Wits's Deon Hotto has been doing incredibly well in the South African Premier League and deserves every accolade that comes his way.
The 28-year-old Hotto has been a key cog in the new-look Wits side that is one of the best-performing teams in the top flight. Wits are third on the log with 48 points. Orlando Pirates lead with 53 points, with Mamelodi Sundowns in second place with 50 points.
Ouseb says he is very proud of Hotto, as he has always wanted a local player to step up and follow in his footsteps.
“The fact that he is nominated means that he is doing something unique. I'm following the voting process and I see he is leading the pack. Best of luck to him and I hope he continues working hard,” said Ouseb.
He further said Hotto has a good chance to scoop great awards now and in the future, like the PSL Player of the Season as the season nears its end.
The PSL Footballer of the Year in South African football is awarded to the most outstanding player of the season across the domestic league, the South African Premier Division, and the three major cup competitions, the MTN 8, the Telkom Knockout and the Nedbank Cup.
“This award puts him in the right path so he should continue to impress as we are supporting him full force,” added Ouseb.
Hotto is in the running for the award together with seven others, namely Hlompho Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thembinkosi Lorch (Orlando Pirates), Lebohang Maboe (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jabu Maluleke (Polokwane City), Gift Motupa (Bidvest Wits), Mwape Musonda (Black Leopards) and Mothobi Mvala (Highlands Park).
By yesterday Hotto was leading the votes.
The Namibian footballer, who joined Wits in June from Bloemfontein Celtic, has so far started 27 times for Bidvest, was substituted four times, and has six goals and 14 assists.
That is a good return on investment for a player who joined as a free agent.
To vote for Hotto, go to the Kick Off website. Voting opened on April 29 and will run till May 13.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
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