Eric Mathoho

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Eric Mathoho
Personal information
Full name	Mulomowandau Eric Mathoho
Date of birth	(1990-03-01) 1 March 1990
Place of birth	Venda, South Africa
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position	Centre Back
Club information
Current club	Kaizer Chiefs
Number	3
Youth career
	Tshiombo XI Securitas
	The Dolphins
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2009–2012	Bloemfontein Celtic	56	(4)
2012–	Kaizer Chiefs	37	(2)
National team^‡
2011–	South Africa	8	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 July 2012. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21 July 2011

Eric Mathoho (born 1 May 1990 in Venda) is a South African football (soccer) central defender. He currently plays for Kaizer Chiefs and South Africa.

Club career

"Mulomowandau" as popularly known was discovered in Venda, his place of birth and childhood. As an exiting young player, He caught the attention of footballing scouts and went on to join Bloemfontein Celtic Youth Team. Under the professional eye of football coaching, Mathoho became a fearless defender, tall, good on the ball, and commanding in defense, the Young Venda broke into the senior team and did not waste tine before finding his way into the starting line-up for Celtic. Eric formed a strong partnership with team captain Thabo Nthethe, He helped Celtic to finish in respectable positions in the league and made 49 league appearances for Celtic. His contributions caught the eye of bigger clubs around South Africa as he suddenly outgrew at Celtic. During the end of the 2011-12 season. Mathoho was already linked to Mamelodi Sundowns FC, Kaizer Chiefs FC and Orlando Pirates. The tug of war over Eric's signature continued during the 2012-13 preseason. He signed for Kaizer Chiefs, on a reported fee on R5 million. Thus move was reported to have been Mathoho's choice as he chose "Amakhosi" over rivals Mamelodi Sundowns who had offered more money for him. He was given jersey number 3, a jersey which was worn by Thomas Sweswe previously.

International career

He made his debut for South Africa on 14 May 2011 versus Tanzania in an international friendly.^[1]

Honours

Kaizer Chiefs

References

↑ "Bafana defeat Taifa Stars". Supersport. 14 May 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.

External links

Eric Mathoho at National-Football-Teams.com

v t e South Africa squad – 2011 CAF U23 Championship

1 Stephens 2 Khumalo 3 Mxoyana 4 Hlatshwayo 5 Mathoho 6 Ramagalela 7 Doutie 8 Ntshumayelo 9 Eugene 10 Shongwe 11 Masango 12 Bhengu 13 Zulu 14 Shitolo 15 Jayiya 16 Khuzwayo 17 Flandorp 18 Sangweni 19 Madondo 20 Mayonga 21 Mhlongo

v t e Kaizer Chiefs F.C. – current squad

1 Pieterse 3 Mathoho 5 Gaxa 6 Letsholonyane 8 Nkhatha 9 Dladla 10 Nkosi 11 Musona 12 George Maluleka 14 Tshabalala 16 Khuzwayo 17 Lebese 18 Moleko 20 Majoro 21 Rusike 22 Masango 23 Mashamaite 24 Masilela 25 Parker 26 Gordinho 27 Cele 29 Jambo 30 Bukenya 31 Katsande 32 Khune 35 Baloyi 36 Mtsweni 37 Mphela 83 Gould Manager: Baxter

Persondata
Name	Mathoho, Eric
Alternative names
Short description	Association footballer
Date of birth	1990-03-01
Place of birth	Venda, South Africa
Date of death
Place of death

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