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Born 1947. Banks Setlhodi is a South African association football player and association football coach.

Motsau Joseph "Banks" Setlhodi (born 12 April 1947) in Randfontein, South Africa is a retired South African association football player who played in South Africa for Randfontein Young Zebras and Kaizer Chiefs.

Early life Setlhodi grew up in Madubaville, Randfontein. He attended Topia Lower Primary and later Wesele Higher Primary. He grew up playing soccer in the street until he was invited by his friend to play for Randfontein Young Zebras' 3rd Division side which he played for until he was promoted to the senior team. He joined Kaizer XI in 1969.

Club career He was one of the first Kaizer Chiefs recruits, he was recruited by Ewert Nene. He could play all positions on the field and he was a regular penalty taker. He was nicknamed "Banks" after 1966 World Cup winner and former Hellenic goalkeeper Gordon Banks, when he saved a fierce penalty kick from the British XI's Rod Marsh.

International career He represented South Africa in 1977 versus Rhodesia.

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Banks Setlhodi was born on 12 April 1947 in Randfontein.

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Banks Setlhodi is an association football player and association football coach.

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Banks Setlhodi is South African.

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· Wikidata: Q16116712

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