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WATCH: Honoured! Fan inks former Bafana Bafana star Siphiwe Tshabalala's iconic 2010 Fifa World Cup moment tattoo - 'This is beautiful'

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  • Fan honours Tshabalala for World Cup moment
  • The supporter inked Shabba's tattoo
  • Chiefs legend scored first goal in 2010 WC
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    A Siphiwe Tshabalala fan has shown his admiration for the former Kaizer Chiefs star by getting his picture tattooed on his arm.

    Tshabalala's popularity extends across the whole African continent, with the 40-year-old celebrated for his stunning goal netted for Bafana Bafana during the 2010 FIFA World Cup

    One enthusiast has demonstrated his affection for the Amakhosi icon to such an extent that he has chosen to have Tshabalala permanently engraved on his skin.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Tshabalala boasts a prestigious career that includes stints at Free State Stars, Chiefs, Turkish team Erzurumspor Futbol Kulübü, and AmaZulu.

    Nonetheless, the Soweto-born star hasn’t yet officially called it quits on professional football despite being inactive since 2021 after leaving Usuthu.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Tshabalala has now taken on roles as an ambassador for various organizations, including Betway.

    The once fan-favourite winger is also part of the Chiefs legends team that plays occasionally.

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