Aubrey Mathibe
Association footballer
Aubrey Tlali Mathibe (born 16 July 1980 in Kroonstad, Free State) is a South African football (soccer) goalkeeper. He played for the Premier Soccer League club AmaZulu.
Career
His previous clubs are Kaizer Chiefs, Moroka Swallows and Thanda Royal Zulu. Mathibe was a reserve goalkeeper for Kaizer Chiefs, making just one competitive appearance in eight years with the club.
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