Kaizer Chiefs Striker Caleb Bimenyima Joins Ronaldo, Rare Group of Players to Score Historic Hat Trick

• New Kaizer Chiefs striker Caleb Bimenyimana made history on Sunday afternoon
• He became the first player since the establishment of the Premier Soccer League to score a hat-trick of penalties as the Amakhosi defeated Stellenbosch FC 3-1
• He joined a select group of players to have achieved this unusual feat in the process

Caleb Bimenyimana entered the history books for Kaizer Chiefs in their 3-1 victory over Stellenbosch FC on Sunday afternoon.

The Burundian became the first player in the history of the Premier Soccer League to claim a hat-trick that came entirely from the penalty spot. This is a very rare feat for any footballer to achieve.

There are some famous examples of this happening.

Ronaldo, Brazil 3-1 Argentina, 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier

On 02 June 2004, the legendary Brazilian wizard Ronaldo scored all three goals from the penalty spot against arch-rivals Argentina, as per BBC Sport.

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Grigoris Athanasiou, Pavlos Melas 3-0 Aetos Vassilikon, Greek Fourth Division

Earlier this year, the Daily Mail reported that goalkeeper Grigoris Athanasiou struck three times via penalties as Pavlos Melas defeated Aetos Vassilikon 3-0 in the lower rungs of Greek football.

Josh Wright, Gillingham 3-2 Scunthorpe United, The Championship

Josh Wright rallied Gillingham to a come-from-behind 3-2 win against Scunthorpe United in the Championship back in 2017 via spot kicks, as reported on Sky Sports.

Ken Barnes, Manchester City 6-2 Everton, Old First Division

In 1957, Ken Barnes led Manchester City's 6-2 demolition from the chalk in the First Division.

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New Chiefs fan favourites Caleb Bimenyimana scored a unique hat-trick, with all his goals coming from the penalty spot, as reported by Sports Brief. Coach Arthur Zwane will be concerned that rejuvenated starting goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune had to be substituted after suffering an injury.

The win moved the Amakhosi to fourth place on the table with 15 points. Stellenbosch remained in sixth spot with 13 points.