Philemon Masinga

Born in Klerksdorp on 28 June 1969, Philemon Masinga is an international footballer and former South African soccer player for Jomo Cosmos and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Masinga grew up playing for Jomo Cosmos, has played for the South African major league with Mamelodi Sundowns and then left for England to play for Leeds United.

He played in the English Premiership for two years, with 28 matches and 5 goals ti his name, later moved to Switzerland with St. Gallen and finally to Italy to play for Salernitana, scoring four goals in 16 games.

In 1996 Masinga was in the Bafana Bafana side when it won the African Cup of Nations final and when the South African team finished second to Egypt in the 1988 African Cup of Nations. "Chippa”, as he is affectionately known, scored the goal in the 1997 game against Congo that proved decisive because it took Bafana Bafana to the 1998 World Cup in France.

Masinga has represented South Africa in 58 international games scoring 18 goals. In 2003 he was named one of the South African 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Bid ambassadors. South African fans are faithful to Masinga. He has a considerable following, being widely regarded as one of the best South African strikers of all time.

This information was provided by the South African 2010 Local Organising Committee.

Request a Quote |  Add to my wishlist