Thabo Matlaba

Thabo "Festival" Matlaba (born 13 December 1987) is a South African professional association footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier Soccer League club Royal AM. He is known for his long range shots with both his feet. Although he plays mostly as a left back, Matlaba is naturally right-footed.

International career
Matlaba made his debut for South Africa on 14 May 2011 versus Tanzania in an international friendly.

Matlaba scored his first international goal with a 40 yd drive in a World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic on 23 March 2013.

International

 * Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.