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Zwane, Nurkovic tussle for Safja Footballer of the Season award

The South African Football Journalists Association (Safja) has named five nominees for their inaugural Safja 2019/20 Men’s Footballer of the Season award.

Three Mamelodi Sundowns players - Hlompho Kekana, Themba Zwane and Peter Shalulile - appear on the list although the latter makes the selection based on his performances for his former club Highlands Park.

Chiefs have provided Samir Nurkovic as well as Lebogang Manyama and the winner is set to be announced on Tuesday.

Manyama was, however, criticised for dropping his form after the restart of the season.

The season’s joint top goal-scorer Frank Mhango of Orlando Pirates is a surprise omission from the selection.