The DSTV Diski Challenge has been a breeding ground for some of South Africa’s top football talent. Many players who have participated in this development league have gone on to have successful careers in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). In this article, we highlight ten of the top graduates of the DSTV Diski Challenge who are making waves in the PSL.
- Percy Tau: A graduate of Mamelodi Sundowns, Tau has made a name for himself as one of the most dynamic forwards in the league. He has won multiple PSL titles and was named the PSL Player of the Season in 2017/2018.
- Keagan Dolly: A product of the Ajax Cape Town academy, Dolly has been a key player for Mamelodi Sundowns and has been a regular in the South African national team. He has won multiple PSL titles and has been named in the PSL Team of the Season multiple times.
- Siphesihle Ndlovu: A graduate of the Maritzburg United academy, Ndlovu has been one of the most consistent performers in the league since breaking into the first team. He was named PSL Player of the Season in 2019/2020 and has been a key player for the national team.
- Themba Zwane: A product of the Mamelodi Sundowns academy, Zwane has established himself as one of the most creative midfielders in the league. He has won multiple PSL titles and has been named in the PSL Team of the Season multiple times.
- Kamohelo Mokotjo: A graduate of the SuperSport United academy, Mokotjo has been a key player for both club and country. He has been a regular in the South African national team and has won multiple PSL titles.
- Vincent Pule: A product of the Bidvest Wits academy, Pule has been one of the most dangerous attackers in the league since breaking into the first team. He has won multiple PSL titles and has been named in the PSL Team of the Season multiple times.
- Lebogang Maboe: A graduate of the Maritzburg United academy, Maboe has been a key player for Sundowns and has been a regular in the national team. He was named PSL Player of the Season in 2018/2019 and has been a key player in Sundowns’ recent success.
- eboho Mokoena: A product of the SuperSport United academy, Mokoena has been a key player for both club and country. He has been a regular in the national team and has won multiple PSL titles.
- Sibusiso Vilakazi: A graduate of the Bidvest Wits academy, Vilakazi has been one of the most creative players in the league since breaking into the first team. He has won multiple PSL titles and has been named in the PSL Team of the Season multiple times.
- Thulani Hlatshwayo: A product of the Ajax Cape Town academy, Hlatshwayo has been one of the most dominant defenders in the league since breaking into the first team. He has won multiple PSL titles and has been named in the PSL Team of the Season multiple times.
In conclusion, the DSTV Diski Challenge has been a platform for many young and talented players to showcase their abilities and to be discovered by the PSL clubs. These ten players are just a few examples of the many successful graduates who have made their mark in the PSL.