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Thabo Matlaba

b. 1987

Association football player

Association football player
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About Thabo Matlaba

Born 1987. Thabo Matlaba is a South African association football player.

Thabo "Festival" Matlaba (born 13 December 1987) is a South African professional association footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier Soccer League club Golden Arrows. He is known for his long range shots with both his feet. Although he plays mostly as a left back, Matlaba is naturally right-footed.

Club career

Orlando Pirates Matlaba played for Orlando Pirates from the 2012 till 2019.

Golden Arrows In 2025 he joined Premier Soccer League club Golden Arrows.

International career Matlaba made his debut for South Africa on 14 May 2011 versus Tanzania in an international friendly.

Matlaba scored his first international goal with a drive in a World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic on 23 March 2013.

Career statistics

Club

International Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first. GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1. 23 March 2013 Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa 1–0 2–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification

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Important facts

Born
13 December 1987, Thembisa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
South Africa

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thabo Matlaba?

association football player

When was Thabo Matlaba born?

Thabo Matlaba was born on 13 December 1987 in Thembisa.

What is Thabo Matlaba's occupation?

Thabo Matlaba is an association football player.

What nationality is Thabo Matlaba?

Thabo Matlaba is South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thabo Matlaba

· Wikidata: Q3386722

· DBpedia: Thabo Matlaba

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