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10 Things You Didnt Know About Brian Baloyi.

1. Baloyi made his professional debut in 1993.

2. He joined league rivals Mamelodi Sundowns in 2004 after playing for Kaizer Chiefs for over a decade.

3. He is commonly nicknamed “Spiderman”.

4. He made his debut for South Africa against Netherlands on 4 June 1997 in a 2-0 loss.

5. He was part of the squad that travelled to France for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and to the 2000 Olympic Games in
Sydney.

6. Despite retirement claims he was called up by Joel Santana ‘s for the 2009 Confederations Cup but was third choice behind Itumeleng Khune and Rowen Fernandez .

7. Baloyi’s wife, Punkie, is a breast cancer survivor.

8. Born 16 March 1974 in Alexandra , Gauteng is.

9. He once broke his nose in a game against Moraka Swallows and was replaced by Suprise Moriri who slotted in as a goalkeeper.

10. Itumuleng Khune is known to be one Brians admirers and is even called “Spider Kid”.

By Jimmy Modise.

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