The Curious Case of Evidence Makgopa’s Celebrations

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa's two goals against other Soweto teams have come with interesting celebrations, here's what they could mean! 

What's the story? 

Lanky striker Evidence Makgopa has come up with some interesting goal celebrations this season.

The former Baroka FC star has responded in rather peculiar fashion after scoring in both Soweto derbies against Kaizer Chiefs and Moroka Swallows this season. 

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Let's take a closer look at what these celebrations might mean...

Makgopa's celebrations...

23-year-old centre forward Evidence Makgopa is finally getting the opportunity to show his worth under Jose Riveiro, already bagging four goals in competitions this season.

Makgopa barely managed any game time last season but is making the most of his opportunities for the Buccaneers in this campaign, earning himself a starting birth over Zakhele Lepasa in recent matches.

After grabbing the winner against Kaizer Chiefs in early November, silencing many critics who weren't happy with his performances for the Soweto giants, he was joining by his teammates in doing a 'sleeping celebration'.

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The baller ran to the corner flag and along with four other teammates, laid down, used their hands and pillows and pretended to fall asleep. 

The celebration could be a response to the criticism he endured before the match, potentially showing that he's sleeping on his haters, or that he's unbothered by the outside noise.

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This week, he opened the scoring in the Original Soweto derby against Moroka Swallows at Orlando Stadium and showcased his most unconventional celebration yet! 

The Bafana striker pulled his shorts and his t-shirt into a fist and made a whipping signal with his other hand — perhaps signaling that he's punishing or discipling defenders from the opposition team. 

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Celebrations aside, an unexpected moment between Zakhele Lepasa and Makgopa almost went under the radar before it was questioned by a fan on social media.

When Makgopa was being substituted for Lepasa against Maswaiswai, the two did a hip bump for good measure, instead of the usual double high-five that we see from players during a substitution. 

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