Kaizer Chiefs Star Reduced to Tears After Winning MOTM Award in Nedbank Cup, Video
- George Matlou was moved to tears after being named Man of the Match in Kaizer Chiefs' 5-2 win over Free Agents in the Nedbank Cup
- Matlou's exceptional performance, which included key passes and relentless work rate, helped secure the Soweto giants' progress into the competition's last 16
- The South African midfielder also shared details of his journey through a nine-month injury and coming back to give a back-to-back top performance for Amakhosi
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Matlou was emotional after being named Man of the Match in his side's 4-0 victory over Free Agents in the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 at the FNB Stadium on Sunday evening.
Pule Mmodi's first-half brace and second-half goals from Inacio Miguel and Ranga Chivaviro gave the Glamour Boys the deserved win over the lower-division side.
Matlou started the match alongside Yusuf Maart in Kaizer Chiefs' midfield and provided the assist that led to Chivaviro's goal in the second half.
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Matlou breaks down in tears after winning MOTM award
In an interview with SuperSport TV, Matlou, who played a pivotal role in his team’s dominant performance, couldn’t hold back his tears as he received the prestigious award.
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The midfielder highlighted his journey after being out for nine months with an injury and coming back to produce back-to-back stellar performances for the Glamour Boys.
“It’s a bit emotional for me. It’s really been a hard journey for me,” he said.
“It’s not easy to be out of football for nine months, so I’m grateful to my medical team and to the coach for believing in me.
“It wasn’t easy for me, but I thank God that he gave me strength and here I am today playing. And thanks to my teammates for always helping me to be the George that I know.”
Reactions as Matlou breaks down in tears during an interview
Ndlombango shared:
"Injuries are tough hey, he cried."
Eddie_Modiko said:
"Quality player this one ; I just hope Nabi gives him time to prove himself."
RealKG_SA commented:
"Brilliant performance today👌✌️We honestly need players like this who know what it means to play for Kaizer Chiefs. What a performance."
KagisoBroskie wrote:
"I Love you bro fr! You one good player. Shows you take this by heart 👊🏾"
mustaddseed reacted:
"I'm so happy for him, he's such a great player man, sure a missing piece. We love you, George! ♥️🙏🏼"
PitsoD2 said:
"I am happy for U Man for making it back to the starting line up.....That injury nearly end uar career."
SportsGuyLwazi implied:
"Wonderful interview. Particularly cos he's made a difference to that Chiefs midfield."
Kaizer Chiefs coach hails two Amakhosi stars
Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Ben Youssef Khalil hailed two players after their 1-0 win over Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership.
Nasreddine Nabi was not at the dug out due to suspension and Khalil did a good job in securing all three points.
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