I'm sure whoever wins Footballer of the Season will be from Sundowns: Mokwena

“It’s going to be difficult, and fortunately I’m not one of the judges, because a lot of the Sundowns players have been exceptional and extremely consistent ... ”

Downs are the runaway leaders of the Premiership with 55 points, 19 clear of second-placed SuperSport United (36).

In his first season at Downs, who he joined from SuperSport in June, Bafana Bafana captain Williams not only quickly established himself as the Brazilians' No 1, but also fitted into their set-up like a glove.

He has kept 14 league clean sheets from 22 matches in all domestic competitions and conceded only nine times.

Magoola, who has also featured in 22 games in all competitions, has 11 clean sheets in the league.

Saleng, who helped Pirates win the MTN8, has played 17 games in all competitions and scored nine times, assisting on four occasions.

Mailula has scored seven times in 13 domestic games. He has three assists. 

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