Lehlohonolo Majoro
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Lehlohonolo Michael Majoro | ||
Date of birth | 19 August 1986 | ||
Place of birth | Ladybrand, South Africa | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | ||
Playing position | Striker | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Cape Town City | ||
Number | 45 | ||
Youth career | |||
Mubs FC | |||
Kovsies FC | |||
2005–2006 | Manyatseng United Brothers | ||
2006–2007 | University of the Free State | ||
2007–2008 | Bloemfontein Young Tigers | ||
2008–2009 | University of Johannesburg | ||
2009–2010 | Highlands Park | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2011 | AmaZulu | 29 | (14) |
2011–2013 | Kaizer Chiefs | 59 | (20) |
2013–2016 | Orlando Pirates | 46 | (9) |
2016– | Cape Town City | 1 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2011– | South Africa | 10 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 April 2016. |
Lehlohonolo Majoro (born 19 August 1986 in Ladybrand, Free State) is a South African football (soccer) striker playing in the Premier Soccer League for Cape Town City [1] He is one of the most consistent strikers, scoring over 10 goals in three consecutive seasons. Lehlohonolo Majoro's controversial transfer to Orlando Pirates. According to Soccer Laduma's website, Majoro's move to Pirates, which was concluded outside of the regular transfer window, was a legal one as SAFPU held Chiefs in breach of Majoro's contract after suspending him without pay.
Kaizer Chiefs
He made his unofficial debut in a Vodacom Challenge in a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. He was criticised for beating the defence including Gareth Bale but failed to convert. He made his league debut for Chiefs on 18 August 2011 in a 2-1 win over Jomo Cosmos. He also scored on debut only after 2 minutes after an accurate pass from Bernard Parker. He went on to be the club's top goalscorer with 10 goals.
International career
He made his debut for South Africa on 14 May 2011 versus Tanzania in an international friendly.[2]
International goals
- Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 22 December 2012 | Durban, South Africa | Malawi | 1–0 | 3–1 | Friendly |
2. | 23 January 2013 | Durban, South Africa | Angola | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2013 Africa Cup of Nations |
References
- ↑ http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2016/08/09/Lehlohonolo-Majoro-joins-Cape-Town-City-from-Orlando-Pirates-in-two-year-deal
- ↑ "Bafana defeat Taifa Stars". Supersport. 14 May 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
External links
- Lehlohonolo Majoro at National-Football-Teams.com