The big winner at the PSL end of the Season Awards, Teboho Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns, says he is the testimony of hard work, and touched on Manchester City midfielder, Rodri's influence on his game.
Mokoena was speaking after he walked away with the Dstv Premiership Footballer of the Season, and Midfielder of the Season Awards.
"Firstly I would like to thank everyone at the club, the supporters, the players, the technical team, the Motsepe family, my family and the coaches that voted for me," he told sundownsfc.co.za.
"I’m very happy to win the awards. I am the testimony of hard work. Hard work pays off and I am the definition of answered prayers."
Mokoena mentions coach Rulani Mokwena's encouragement as one of the catalysts in his superb 2022 23 season.
He says watching Rodri from Man City also helped his own game.
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"Coach Rulani has reminded me throughout the season that my job is to protect the defense so that we concede fewer goals as a team. I did a lot of work with the Coach. I started being interested in Rodri Hernandez and watching Manchester City as well as how he moves and defends," continued Tebza.
Tebza has vowed to continue doing the dirty work for the team, something he did with aplomb last season, despite doubts over his capacity to handle the demanding defensive midfield position at Sundowns.
"I will always do the dirty work for the team, score, and assist when needed, but I know there are players that will do that. My job is to protect the team and defend because I know that the players in front of me will score. My target for this season was to play regularly and perform well."
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