As the curtain falls on the 2025 TNM Super League season, the debate over who deserves the prestigious Player of the Season award is gathering momentum with Chikumbutso Salima and Blessings Singini emerging as two of the strongest contenders.

Chikumbutso Salima enjoyed a memorable season after finishing as the league’s top scorer with 15 goals.

His impressive tally made him the most lethal forward in the 2025 campaign and placed him firmly at the centre of the individual awards conversation.

Turning out for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Salima was not just about goals. He delivered consistent match winning performances, contributed assists at crucial moments and collected several Player of the Match awards along the way.

His ability to influence games week in and week out highlighted his importance to Bullets’ title challenge.

Salima’s all round attacking contribution played a major role in helping Big Bullets finish the season in second position. Beyond the statistics, his creativity and movement in attack made him one of the most feared players in the league.

On the other hand, Mighty Wanderers forward Blessings Singini may not have matched Salima’s goal tally but his impact on his team’s success cannot be overlooked.

Singini scored eight goals in the 2025 TNM Super League based on the latest available match reports, many of which came at decisive moments.

Singini’s biggest argument lies in his contribution to team success. His goals and overall influence helped Wanderers to win the league and playing a key role in their campaign and underlining his value to the Nomads.

While official assist statistics for Singini are less documented, his ability to step up in big matches and deliver when it mattered most strengthened his case as a genuine contender for the top individual honour.

The Player of the Season award is not decided on goals alone. Factors such as consistency, match influence, leadership and contribution to team performance all come into play.

In this regard, both Salima and Singini tick important boxes, albeit in different ways.Salima stands out for his superior numbers, all round attacking play and individual accolades collected during the season.

Salima have tipped him as a front runner due to his goals, assists and consistent influence for Bullets.

However, Singini’s role in helping his team mount a strong league challenge carries significant weight.

While Salima guided Bullets to a second place finish, Singini’s contribution to Wanderers’ overall campaign gives him a compelling case of his own.

Ultimately, the 2025 Player of the Season race reflects the beauty of football debates goals versus impact, numbers versus moments and individual brilliance versus team success. Whether voters prioritise Salima’s 15 goals and all round excellence or Singini’s decisive role in Wanderers’ season, both players have done enough to deserve a place in the conversation.

As the final verdict awaits, one thing is clear,the 2025 TNM Super League was richer for the presence of Chikumbutso Salima and Blessings Singini, two players who defined the season in their own unique ways.

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