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Orlando Pirates defender Thabiso Lebitso scores a goal against Kaizer Chiefs. Image: Gavin Barker/Backpagepix

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Lebitso’s thunderbolt against Kaizer Chiefs wins Goal of the Month

Lebitso welcomed himself to the Bucs’ faithful with a stunningly taken goal from outside the box in his side’s 3-2 win over Kaizer Chiefs.

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Orlando Pirates defender Thabiso Lebitso scores a goal against Kaizer Chiefs. Image: Gavin Barker/Backpagepix

Thabiso Lebitso’s stunner against Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby was voted DStv Premiership Goal of the Month for February/March.

The 32-year-old right-back welcomed himself to the Bucs’ faithful with a stunningly taken goal from outside the 18-yard box in his side’s 3-2 win over rivals Kaizer Chiefs.

The goal helped Orlando Pirates secure a double over Amakhosi this season.

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena came very close to getting the award for his screamer against SuperSport United last month.

For his goal against Kaizer Chiefs, Lebitso will receive R7 000 courtesy of league sponsors.

The Pirates right-back was not the only winner, Sekhukhune United captain Linda Mntambo won the DStv Premiership Player of the Month.

The midfielder has missed most of the season owing to injuries, marked his return to action with a consistent run of influential performances by scoring three goals and providing two assists, in crucial victories for his side, earning his first monthly individual award in the league.

Thabiso Lebitso’s goal against Kaizer Chiefs earns him R7000

Mntambo’s coach Lehlohonolo Seema was also rewarded for a perfect run winning coach of the month in February/March 2024.

Lebitso, who recently signed with Pirates, said his goal against Kaizer Chiefs was a “dream come true”.

“It was a beautiful goal, I just saw it now, so it was a beautiful goal, and it’s welcoming for me to play for this big institute,” Lebitso told the club.

Lebitso, Seema and Mntambo win monthly awards

“It’s a privilege for me on this atmosphere; its a very nice atmosphere, I’ve been wishing to play on this atmosphere.

“It’s a dream come true for me because I don’t want to lie it’s a very beautiful goal,” Lebitso after his goal against Kaizer Chiefs.

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