For most footballers, playing at the international level is a dream come true.
This is more so for Gift Motupa, who hails from a small village in South Africa.
Gift Motupa is a talented forward striker at Bidvest Wits, one of Mzansi’s most prominent teams.
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Read on to know more about this great player.
He hails from a family that loves football.
His father and brother played amateur football but did not go professional.
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Career
Gift Motupa started by playing football with a handmade soccer ball in his dusty village.
He then joined a local club known as Manchester United when he was 13.
During this time, the striker led the scoring sheet by scoring fifteen goals during his term.
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Shortly after, he was signed by Orlando Pirates, another South African giant for five years.
Motupa’s skills as a player earned him recognition in the December 2019 Absa Premiership monthly awards.
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According to thecurrent Transfermarkt profile, Motupa’s current market value is 750,000.
He is ranked 25th among all players in the country.
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Inside his love life
Gift Motupa has had opportunities to represent his country.
He has expressly stated that his goal is to play for the South African National team, Bafana Bafana.
The former Orlando Pirates striker has a preference for practical and affordable cars.
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He has managed to keep the fans guessing about his love interests.
His primary source of income is playing football and endorsements from various brands across the country.
He is likely to move to Sundowns before the start of the 2021 season.
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The player has been with the Wits since 2018 July after Chippa United sold him.
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Social media
Gift Motupa is a quiet and reserved person going by his social media pages.
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Gift Motupa Instagram page has a following of slightly over one thousand fans.
He also runs a page by the name Gift Motupa Foundation that highlights his philanthropic activities in his community.
Throughout his career, Gift Motupa has proven that hard work pays.
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His defending skills and a humble personality makes him a favourite in Mzansi soccer circles.
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