Banks Setlhodi Explained

Banks Setlhodi
Fullname:Motsau Joseph Setlhodi
Birth Date:12 December 1947
Birth Place:Randfontein, South Africa
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Randfontein Young Zebras
Youthyears2:1969
Youthclubs2:Kaizer XI
Youthyears1:1964–1968
Years1:1970–1985
Clubs1:Kaizer Chiefs
Caps1:446
Goals1:23
Nationalteam1:SA Black XI
Nationalyears2:1973–1977
Nationalteam2:South Africa
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:30 May 2012
Nationalteam-Update:30 May 2012

Motsau Joseph "Banks" Setlhodi (born 12 April 1947) [1] in Randfontein, South Africa is a retired South African association football player who played in South Africa for Randfontein Young Zebras and Kaizer Chiefs.

Early life

Setlhodi grew up in Madubaville, Randfontein. He attended Topia Lower Primary and later Wesele Higher Primary. He grew up playing soccer in the street until he was invited by his friend to play for Randfontein Young Zebras' 3rd Division side which he played for until he was promoted to the senior team. He joined Kaizer XI in 1969.[2]

Club career

He was one of the first Kaizer Chiefs recruits, he was recruited by Ewert Nene. He could play all positions on the field and he was a regular penalty taker. He was nicknamed "Banks" after 1966 World Cup winner and former Hellenic goalkeeper Gordon Banks, when he saved a fierce penalty kick from the British XI's Rod Marsh.

International career

He represented South Africa in 1977 versus Rhodesia.[3]

References

  1. Web site: Joseph 'Banks' Setlhodi . 2013-10-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131007062154/http://gowestfest.co.za/index.php/ambassadors/9-ambassador-biography-2 . 2013-10-07 .
  2. Web site: Joseph 'Banks' Setlhodi . 2013-10-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131007062154/http://gowestfest.co.za/index.php/ambassadors/9-ambassador-biography-2 . 2013-10-07 .
  3. News: Six Mabone's Legacy Still Shines Bright . 13 March 2014 . Soccer Laduma . 12 May 2019 .