Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana striker, Evidence Makgopa debuted an interesting new celebration on Saturday, emulating one of Real Madrid's prodigies.
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In a thrilling Nedbank Cup quarter-final at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Evidence Makgopa played an important role in Orlando Pirates' triumph over SuperSport United in 5-4 penalty shootout after a tense 2-2 draw that stretched over 120 minutes.
Both teams displayed attacking flair, determination, and composure, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the end. Makgopa gave Pirates a lead at halftime, capitalising on a loose ball in the box and calmly finishing in stoppage time to make it 2-1.
The towering Bafana Bafana striker also converted his penalty during the shootout, celebrating with a gesture that resembled a gorilla.
Ngwana sesi ?????????????????? pic.twitter.com/bjy5UbUmyo
— Madlokovu ? (@KhalathiNene2) March 9, 2025
Makgopa king kong celebration,
— orlando pirates ???? (@khedsmann) March 8, 2025
my goat is back ???? pic.twitter.com/gIB5kFbMM4
It's a similar celebration has been seen before from Real Madrid's Brazilian forward, Endrick, and according to an EA Sports FC leaker, this celebration is set to be included in the newest update for EA FC 25.
?? New Endrick ???? Celebration
— Donk (@DonkTrading) March 11, 2025
Now added in #FC25 ?? pic.twitter.com/pudskxxzcg
?????? Evidence Makgopa pic.twitter.com/pQTKnS53cY
— Ta_Sghubu (@thabang_makoba) March 9, 2025
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