John Tlale

John Tlale (born 15 May 1967) is a South African former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a goalkeeper. Tlale played club football for Bloemfontein Celtic, Welkom Stars, Mamelodi Sundowns and Spartak Pretoria; he also earned eight caps for the South African national side between 1999 and 2002 and was part of the squad that won the 1996 African Cup of Nations. Quotes A South African coach could have long been gone, because he (Cardoso) can't even match Manqoba (Mngqithi) you know. I don't know what makes them delay. You watch the game on Friday, I could not even sleep, I was so hurt Put experienced players who have been there, if you check the whole defence, only (Khuliso) Mudau had the experience of Africa, others are new to play (CAF) Champions League, you don't throw them under the bus. If you give this boy (Khulumani Ndamane) such a big responsibility, you're gonna kill him I don't want to blame Onyango, if the goalkeeper is not playing regularly, it becomes difficult, he is the last-line of defence, you kill the whole team but if he plays regularly, then the confidence comes back If you're not playing, it's normal (to lack confidence), because Ronwen is someone who is brave, who wants to start from the back even under pressure, so it gives the defence confidence but the defence we had, they don't like starting from the back and all those things. Pair them with the likes of (Grant) Kekana, the experienced ones, it's the only way they will grow by making mistakes," the former Bafana Bafana shot-stopper added. I Could Not Even Sleep, I Was So Hurt'- Former Downs Keeper After Loss In CAF Champions League, Feb 2026, Soccer Laduma by Thato Botsogo External Links Category:Soccer players from South Africa Category:Living people Category:1967 births