Evidence Makgopa

Sekotori Evidence Makgopa (born 5 June 2000) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a forward for South African Premiership side Orlando Pirates and the South Africa national team. He represented the South Africa under-23 team at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Early life Makgopa was born in GaMampa, near Burgersfort in Limpopo. He attended Poo Secondary School.

Club career Makgopa was scouted by Baroka in 2018, and was promoted to their first team from their development squad in January 2020. He made his debut for the club on 23 February 2020 in a 2–2 Nedbank Cup draw with Hungry Lions; Makgopa scored their second goal as they advanced to the next round of the competition after winning the penalty shoot-out. He made his league debut on 1 March 2020 in a 2–1 defeat to Bloemfontein Celtic, He scored his first league goals for the club the following week as he scored a brace in a 2–0 victory over Black Leopards. He made 11 appearances for Baroka in all competitions during the 2019–20 season, scoring 5 goals. He represented the South Africa under-23 team at the 2020 Summer Olympics, and scored once in three appearances.

On 28 May 2026, he was selected by manager Hugo Broos to represent his nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Makgopa goal.

Honours

Orlando Pirates South African Premiership: 2025-26 Nedbank Cup: 2022-23, 2023-24 MTN 8: 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 Carling Knockout Cup: 2025–26

South Africa Africa Cup of Nations third place: 2023