Sammy Job Magalefa (born 26 April 1978) is a South African former

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who played professionally as a midfielder in Greece and South Africa. He earned two caps and scored one goal for the

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, and was named to the squad for the

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Career

Born in Soweto, Magalefa played for ten seasons in the Premier Soccer League, with Wits University,

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and

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. In January 2004, he began a six-month stint in Greece, but he made just four league appearances for Aris Thessaloniki before returning to South Africa. In December 2007, Magalefa suffered a knee injury and didn't make another appearance for Jomo Cosmos for the remainder of the season. The club were relegated and his contract was cancelled in August 2008.

References

1978 births Living people South African soccer players Bidvest Wits F.C. players SuperSport United F.C. players Jomo Cosmos F.C. players Aris Thessaloniki F.C. players Association football midfielders {{SouthAfrica-footy-bio-stub