Noko Matlou tells how SD Eibar saved her football career

The star was prepared to quit the game when the Spanish side came knocking

09 August 2022 - 20:02 By SITHEMBISO DINDI

Having served her country with pride for many years but with nothing much to show for it, Banyana Banyana star Noko Matlou was prepared to quit football to look for a paying job when Spanish side SD Eibar came knocking almost two years ago...

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