Tlou Segolela

Who is Tlou Segolela?

Tlou Segolela is a South African football midfielder who plays as a right-winger for Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League and South Africa.

Known for his incredible speed, Segolela has been nicknamed by fans "Riya Vaya", which means "here we go", and Gautrain.

He was the part of Orlando Pirates team which won Double-Treble titles in two successive seasons, which include two league titles. His most notable contribution was when he provided a famous corner kick which resulted in a stunning goal by Issac Chnsa just outside the box in the 85th minute, on the last game-day of the season. Pirates was deadlocked at 1-1 against Arrows at the time, and they needed a goal to seal the League title for the first time in 7 years. The goal that was provided by Segolela proved the difference. The full-time score was 2-1 to Pirates.

Tlou Segolela collected the Goal of the season award. That goal he was awarded for was the one he scored against Free States Stars in the Botchabelo Stadium. He got the ball just inside from his own half and didn't have support from team mates, he defeated 4 to 5 defenders inside-out alone. The FS Stars keeper came out of his line and Segolela showed composure in front of the goal, and scored past the keeper. That goal was compared to Maradona's one in 1986 FIFA world cup in Mexico, because of its similarities.