South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana celebrates after Italy scored an own goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 soccer group G match between South Africa and Italy, in Wellington, New Zealand, 02 August 2023. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO
Banyana Banyana star earning more than R10 Million annually with new club
Banyana Banyana star Thembi Kgatlana is off to Mexico in a record-breaking move away from the NWSL in America. She’s set to meet up with a national team colleague too.
South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana celebrates after Italy scored an own goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 soccer group G match between South Africa and Italy, in Wellington, New Zealand, 02 August 2023. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO
Banyana Banyana star Thembi Kgatlana has already enjoyed league football in several countries, and now she’s on her way to Mexico.
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BANYANA BANYANA STAR KGATLANA OFF TO MEXICO IN RECORD-BREAKING SWITCH
Thembi Kgatlana is leaving Racing Louisville after joining the MLS club in 2022 following stints with Benfica, Eibar and Atletico Madrid, among others. The well-travelled striker makes the switch to Tigres for a reported $275k transfer fee along with $25k in add-ons and 5% on any future sale. This is according to UnplayableZA on x via Bekki Morgan. It’s the second-biggest fee for an outgoing player in NWSL history. The 27-year-old will earn $550k a year, or R10 Million.
Kgatlana’s national team colleague Jermaine Seoposenwe plies her trade for Mexican outfit Monterrey, so we could see the pair strike up an exciting rivalry in Central America.
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