Thembi Kgatlana: Banyana Banyana Striker Gets Huge Recognition After Goal vs. Portland Thorns: Video

• Thembi Kgatlana was on the scoresheet as Racing Louisville came from behind to defeat Poland Thorns in a NWSL match
• The striker, who was voted Player of the Match, has now been named the league’s Player of the Week
• She beat Jasmyne Spencer of Angel City, who also had a fine weekend, to the accolade

Banyana Banyana striker, Thembi Kgatlana netted the winner as Racing Louisville came from behind to defeat Poland Thorns in an NWSL fixture.

The impressive forward has been named the league’s Player of the Week following her outstanding performance in that encounter.

Morgan Weaver opened the scoring for the visitors as early as the 6th minute, setting a nervy start for the hosts.

Abby Erceg pulled one back for Louisville on the hour mark, and four minutes later, Kgatlana struck a worldie to ensure her side won the tie 2-1.

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After the game, the 27-year-old was named Player Of The Match.

It was a historic win for Louisville as they beat Thorns, the reigning champions and current log leaders, for the first time in the club’s history, iDiski reports.

As a result of the victory, Louisville remain in contention for the playoffs with four games to go.

Three days after the game, Kgatlana was named National Women’s Soccer League Player Of The Week after winning the voting with 35%, beating second-placed Jasmyne Spencer of Angel City, who had 27%.

The former University Of Western Cape forward is expected to be named in the Banyana Banyana squad that will face four-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champions, the United States of America, in two friendly matches later this month.

Kgatlana has huge net worth

Sports Brief earlier reported that Kgatlana's career has brought her great financial fortune, as her net worth is predicted to reach $2.5 million. Her wealth is primarily due to her prolific playing career for club and country.

There is a lack of information concerning her family background. Her biography does an excellent job of showing how she came from a poor home.