Evidence Makgopa
Evidence Makgopa (born 5 June 2000) is a South African soccer player who plays as a forward for South African Premier Division side Baroka.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 5 June 2000 | ||
Place of birth | GaMampa, South Africa | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Baroka | ||
Number | 27 | ||
Youth career | |||
2018–2020 | Baroka | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020– | Baroka | 13 | (6) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:57, 28 November 2020 (UTC) |
Early life
Makgopa was born in GaMampa, near Burgersfort in Limpopo. He attended Poo Secondary School.[2]
Career
Makgopa was scouted by Baroka in 2018, and was promoted to their first team from their development squad in January 2020.[2][3] He made his debut for the club on 23 February 2020 in a 2–2 Nedbank Cup draw with Hungry Lions; Makgopa scored their second goal as they advanced to the next round of the comptition after winning the penalty shoot-out.[4] He made his league debut on 1 March 2020 in a 2–1 defeat to Bloemfontein Celtic,[1] He scored his first league goals for the club the following week as he scored a brace in a 2–0 victory over Black Leopards.[1][5] He made 11 appearances for Baroka in all competitions during the 2019–20 season, scoring 5 goals.[1]
References
- Evidence Makgopa at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- Ndebele, Sihle (20 March 2020). "Teenage star Evidence Makgopa aims to stop Baroka's demise". The Sowetan. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- "DStv Prem Team Profile: Baroka FC". supersport.com. MultiChoice. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- Madyira, Michael (23 February 2020). "Nedbank Cup: Baroka sneak through Hungry Lions after penalty shootout". Goal. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- Khoza, Neville (9 March 2020). "Dylan Kerr positive Baroka will stay up after victory". The Sowetan. Retrieved 28 October 2020.