Platinum Stars emerge as Quarter Two winners

Rustenburg-based outfit, Platinum Stars were crowned as winners of the Absa Premiership Quarter Two (Q-2).

‘Dikwena’, as Platinum Stars is affectionately known, finished top of the Quarter Two log with 18 points from seven games.

Platinum Stars were handed a R1.5 million cheque by PSL Acting CEO, Cambridge Mokanyane.

Mokanyane heaped praise on Platinum Stars coach, Calvin Johnson following gutsy performances in the Absa Premiership.

“I would like to congratulate Platinum Stars management, technical staff and the players for winning the second quarter of the Q-Innovation. I think the Q-Innovation has been a resounding success if you look at the number of goals scored in the season so far. It is the dream and vision of our chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza to see improved standards of football in the country and this Q-Innovation has gone a long way in contributing towards that,” Mokanyane said.

Soweto giant, Kaizer Chiefs won Quarter 1 following an impressive start to the season.