Sundown midfield maestro-cum striker Lucas Ribeiro continues to rake PSL awards. Photo: PSL

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Mamelodi Sundowns’ midfield maestro-cum striker Lucas Ribeiro has been named Player of the Month of February after orchestrating the downfall of numerous sides in the Betway
Premiership during the month in question, including that of Orlando Pirates. He was not alone in this second accolade as he took with him his coach Miguel Cardoso, who was named Coach of the Month of February after guiding his Yellow Machine side to numerous victories in the month in question. Cardoso has also placed his formidable side firmly on the grip of a possible the 8 th premiership trophy in a row with their commanding 55 points lead against its nearest rival, the Mighty Buccaneers which has since amassed 39 points with four games in hand. If Masandawana manage to win the premiership trophy, the Tshwane side will become the first team to engrave its name on the brand-new trophy after keeping the other forever. Cardoso, who has enjoyed to his tenure at the Brazilians guided his side to six wins out of seven fixtures, amassing an impressive 18 out of a possible 21 points tally. His tactical acumen gave him the edge over strong contention from AmaZulu FC then co-coaches Arthur Zwane and Vusumuzi Vilakazi, as well as Ronnie Gabriel of Richards Bay FC, who were also exceptional in the same month. Cardoso’s Brazilian international playmaker, Ribeiro was crowned the best player of the month for the second time this season following his impressive contribution to the team’s exceptional success in February. Ribeiro was involved in eight goals for his side through finding the back of the net five times and orchestrating three assists. He was closely followed by former teammate and now Sekhukhune United midfielder, Keletso Makgalwa as well as current teammate Iqraam Rayners in this closely contested category. In addition to being voted the best player of the month, Ribeiro’s solo run in Sundowns’ 4-1 victory over the Buccaneers was voted the best goal of the month, making Ribeiro’s second successive award in the category after winning it in January. Ribeiro had to beat the likes of Tshegofatso Nyama’s clinical free kick against Golden Arrows during his Cape Town City match, as well as Shaun Mogaila’s wonder strike against Chippa United in East London.