Evidence Makgopa
CF
Target Striker
Jun 5, 2000 (26)
Right
6'0"
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2026 World Cup
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2026 World Cup
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News
Fails to get a shot off in loss
Makgopa had one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Canada.
Analysis: Makgopa was unable to register a shot against Canada, contributing just one pass into the final third and failing to record a touch inside the opposition box in a quiet performance. After taking over the starting striker role from Lyle Foster and Iqraam Rayners, he struggled to make a meaningful impact throughout his first World Cup campaign, finishing with only four total shots, one successful dribble, and just 14 completed passes across his appearances.
Thrives in lone striker role
Makgopa registered two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus South Korea.
Analysis: Makgopa registered two shots (one on target), one interception, three tackles (one won) and won 11 duels across his 90 minutes as the central striker in Wednesday's historic 1-0 win over South Korea, combining physical combativeness with consistent movement to keep the South Korean backline occupied throughout a match his side dominated with 13 total attempts against a superior possession side. The striker's work rate and ability to win duels in tight spaces were central to South Africa's attacking structure, creating space for the wide players around him even when service was limited, and his determination to compete physically against top-level opposition reflected the collective intensity that propelled Bafana Bafana into the knockout rounds for the first time in their history. His physical presence, aerial strength and ability to hold the ball up against quality center-backs give South Africa an important attacking reference point heading into the round of 32 against Canada.
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