Thabo Matlaba

Thabo "Festival" Matlaba 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

Matlaba played for Orlando Pirates from the 2012 till 2019.

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 national football team|Central African Republic] on 23 March 2013.

Goal	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	23 March 2013	Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa		1–0	2–0	2014 FIFA World Cup qualification