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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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. Hilda Magaia and Sinoxolo Cesane are also playing their football in Mexico with Mazatlán Futbol Club Femenil. We will be watching the South African quartet closely.
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