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
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFree State Stars2010–11Premier Soccer League2730000002732011–12Premier Soccer League6000000060Total333000000333Orlando Pirates2011–12Premier Soccer League1201000001302012–13Premier Soccer League2211021202722013–14Premier Soccer League25250401124542014–15Premier Soccer League1712000412322015–16Premier Soccer League2435030003232016–17Premier Soccer League2415030103312017–18Premier Soccer League151002000171Total139919014118319013Career total1721219014118322316
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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