Edward Motale

Edward Motale
Personal information
Full name Edward Madumetja Motale[1]
Date of birth (1966-07-29) 29 July 1966
Place of birth Mamelodi, South Africa
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Arcadia Shepherds
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1993 Dynamos 215 (6)
1993–1997 Orlando Pirates 132 (5)
Total 447 (11)
International career
1994–1995 South Africa 7 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Edward Motale (born 29 July 1966) is a South African former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a defender. Motale played club football for Dynamos and Orlando Pirates; he also earned seven caps for the South African national side between 1994 and 1995, scoring two goals. He won the 1995 African Champions League with Orlando Pirates.[2] Motale was also part of the squad that won the 1996 African Cup of Nations. Edward Motale's style of play was characterized by his defensive prowess and his ability to adapt to different positions on the field. He was known for his solid technique, quick feet, and ability to make crucial interceptions. Motale's approach to the game was both physical and strategic, often involving a combination of movement, anticipation, and anticipation. He was also recognized for his leadership qualities, both on and off the field, which contributed to his reputation as a key player for his teams. Considered as one of South Africa's finest defenders.

Club career

In his career, Motale played for Dynamos Giyani and Orlando Pirates, among others. Together with Orlando, he won the South African Championship (1994) as well as the South African Cup (1997).

International career

Between 1994 and 1995, Motale played 7 games for the South African national team and scored 2 goals. In 1996, he was called up to the team for the African Cup of Nations. However, he did not play in any match there, and South Africa became the winner of the tournament.

Honours

  • Premiership: 1994
  • Nedbank Cup: 1996; runner-up: 1998
  • Carling Knockout: 1995; runner-up
  • MTN 8: 1996
  • CAF Champions League: 1995
  • CAF Super Cup: 1996
  • Afro-Asian Club Championship; runner-up: 1996
  • Telkom Charity Cup: 1995,1997

References

  1. ↑ LEGEND'S CORNER: Magents goes back in timeArchived 17 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ "Orlando Pirates 1995 CAF Champions League". Kick Off. Retrieved 2018-06-07.