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George Lebese (born 3 February 1989) is a South African international footballer who plays as a left winger.

Club career

Born in Mamelodi, Lebese spent his early career with Jusben, Khona Lapho and Arcadia Shepherds.[2] Lebese joined Kaizer Chiefs ahead of the 2008–09 season.[1] He signed for Mamelodi Sundowns in August 2017.[3] He spent time on loan at Supersport United before being released in September 2019.[4] He moved to American side Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the 2020 season.[5] In March 2021 it was announced that Lebese had left Colorado by mutual consent following the implementation of a COVID-19 related travel ban in the United States, which prevented him from travelling from South Africa.[6]

International career

He received his first call-up to the South African national team in November 2011,[7] making his international debut against Ivory Coast on 11 November 2011.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "George Lebese". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Keeping in touch with favourite player – George Lebese". Kaizer Chiefs F.C. 29 April 2010. Archived from the original on 8 April 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  3. ^ "George Lebese: Why I left Kaizer Chiefs for Mamelodi Sundowns | Goal.com". goal.com.
  4. ^ "George Lebese now a free agent after Sundowns exit". 3 September 2019.
  5. ^ "George Lebese joins American club Colorado Switchbacks". Kick Off. 20 December 2019.
  6. ^ "Biden travel ban forces ex-Chiefs star George Lebese to cut contract with US club". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Tottenham's Steven Pienaar recalled by South Africa". BBC Sport. 3 November 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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