Avril Phali | |
Fullname: | Avril Thabang Mateu Phali [1] |
Birth Date: | 17 August 1978 |
Birth Place: | Vereeniging, South Africa |
Position: | Goalkeeper |
Currentclub: | Jomo Cosmos (goalkeeping coach) |
Youthclubs1: | Sebokeng Black Rhinos |
Youthclubs2: | Vaal Ambassadors |
Years1: | 2000–2006 |
Years2: | 2006–2007 |
Years3: | 2007–2012 |
Clubs3: | Jomo Cosmos |
Club-Update: | 20 July 2012 |
Avril Phali (born 17 August 1978) is a South African former professional footballer who played for Jomo Cosmos as a goalkeeper.
Phali has played for Sebokeng Black Rhinos, Vaal Ambassadors, Jomo Cosmos and Orlando Pirates.[2] [3] After Cosmos were relegated from the Premier Soccer League in the 2009–10 season, Phali announced he would remain with the club.[4] The next season, Phali won the National First Division title with the Cosmos.[5] In July 2011, Jomo Sono announced that he wanted Phali to become the Cosmos' goalkeeping coach after he retired.[6]