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]

Evidence Makgopa
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-06-05) 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
  1. Evidence Makgopa at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  2. Ndebele, Sihle (20 March 2020). "Teenage star Evidence Makgopa aims to stop Baroka's demise". The Sowetan. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  3. "DStv Prem Team Profile: Baroka FC". supersport.com. MultiChoice. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  4. Madyira, Michael (23 February 2020). "Nedbank Cup: Baroka sneak through Hungry Lions after penalty shootout". Goal. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  5. Khoza, Neville (9 March 2020). "Dylan Kerr positive Baroka will stay up after victory". The Sowetan. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
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