As we edge closer to the end of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season, the competition is really heating up—not just on the log, but among the league’s sharpest shooters.

The fight for the top scorer title is on, and there’s no shortage of drama as fans keep tabs on who’s bagging goals and who’s falling behind.

This season, it’s all about bragging rights and that coveted Golden Boot.

With just a few matches left, each goal could make all the difference.

Mabasa’s Legacy Looms Large, but His Record Is Safe for Now

Last season, Tshegofatso Mabasa of Orlando Pirates made headlines as the country’s most prolific striker, netting an impressive 16 goals.

It was a stellar campaign—but still far off from the historic benchmark set two decades ago.

That record belongs to Collins Mbesuma, whose incredible 25-goal haul for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004/05 season remains untouched—and it looks like it’ll stay that way for a while.

No one has even come close this season.

Two Sundowns Stars Lead the Pack

At the moment, it’s a two-horse race at the top—both wearing Mamelodi Sundowns jerseys.

Lucas Ribeiro Costa is leading with 13 goals to his name, while his teammate Iqraam Rayners is chasing him closely with 11.

With four games left on Sundowns’ calendar, there’s still time for either of them to claim the crown.

But they’ll need to stay sharp and clinical in front of goal to get there.

Who Else Is in the Mix?

Behind the leading duo, the rest of the pack seems to be playing catch-up.

TS Galaxy’s Dzenan Zajmovic sits third with 8 goals, while Stellenbosch’s Devin Titus follows with 7.

A handful of players are locked on six, including names like Peter Shalulile and Chibuike Ohizu.

It’s a tightly packed list from there, with several players tied on five goals each, from clubs across the country—Pirates, Chiefs, AmaZulu, Marumo Gallants, and more.

It just shows how spread out the scoring has been this season.

Current Golden Boot Standings (As of 5 May 2025)

1. Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns) – 13
2. Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) – 11
3. Dzenan Zajmovic (TS Galaxy) – 8
4. Devin Titus (Stellenbosch FC) – 7
T5. Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) – 6
T5. Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United) – 6
T5. Chibuike Ohizu (Sekhukhune United) – 6
T5. Andy Boyeli (Sekhukhune United) – 6
T9. Arthur Sales (Mamelodi Sundowns) – 5
T9. Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates) – 5
T9. Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) – 5
T9. Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch FC) – 5
T9. Victor Letsoalo (TS Galaxy) – 5
T9. Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) – 5
T9. Etiosa Ighodaro (AmaZulu) – 5
T9. Linda Mntambo (Sekhukhune United) – 5
T9. Gabadinho Mhango (Marumo Gallants) – 5
T9. Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) – 5
T9. Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) – 5
T9. Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) – 5

Who Will Walk Away with the Golden Boot?

With so many talented strikers gunning for glory, it’s anyone’s guess who will top the chart when the final whistle blows on the season.

Will it be Ribeiro Costa or Rayners? Or will someone from the chasing pack pull off a surprise?