Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro and Stellenbosch Iqraam Rayners have been named winners of the DStv Premiership Coach and Player of the Month for April respectively, the league announced on Monday.
Riveiro, who is scooping the award for the second time this season, received 100% of the votes from the judging panel made up of football media, commentators and analysts.
The Spaniard first received this accolade in his first month in charge of the Buccaneers back in August. The soft-spoken tactician was rewarded with the award owing the scintillating form by his side, winning four of their matches and scoring eight goals in the process.
He masterminded some incredible results beating Richards Bay, Chippa United, Cape Town City and TS Galaxy, which has seen Pirates remain strong contenders for the second CAF Champions League spot for next season.
Meanwhile Iqraam Rayners remains the only outfield player to win a monthly individual award this season The Stellenbosch forward, who has been in a rich vein of scoring form since his recent return to the Cape Winelands, wins the award for the second month in succession.
For their recognition, all the winning coaches and players will each receive a trophy and R7, 000 courtesy of league sponsors, DStv.