New Bafana Bafana hero Evidence Makgopa reveals unlikely favourite player
Bafana Bafana and Baroka FC striker Evidence Makgopa has revealed Zlatan Ibrahimovic is his inspiration.
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Bafana Bafana and Baroka FC striker Evidence Makgopa has revealed Zlatan Ibrahimovic is his inspiration.
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