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Thabo Matlaba

South African soccer player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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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.

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Club career

Orlando Pirates

Matlaba played for Orlando Pirates from the 2012 till 2019.[1]

Golden Arrows

In 2025 he joined Premier Soccer League club Golden Arrows.[2]

International career

Matlaba made his debut for South Africa on 14 May 2011 versus Tanzania in an international friendly.[3]

Matlaba scored his first international goal with a 40-yard (37 m) drive in a World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic on 23 March 2013.[4][5]

Career statistics

Club

As of 30 January 2018[6]
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  1. Appearances in MTN 8
  2. Three appearances in MTN 8, eight appearances in CAF Champions League

International

Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.[6]
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