Steve Lekoelea

 ( 1979 Births ) 

Steve "Chippa" Lekoelea (born 5 February 1979 as Steve Motsiri) is a South African former soccer player who played as a midfielder. He played for Premier Soccer League clubs Moroka Swallows, Platinum Stars and Bafana Bafana.

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Career He was 15 years, 257 days old when he debuted for Moroka Swallows in 1994, and became the league's youngest scorer, aged 16 years, 7 days, when he scored against Bush Bucks on 12 February 1995. Lekoelea was playing under the name of Steve Motsiri at the time.

Lekoelea first appeared for the senior South Africa national football team as a teen.

• Previous clubs: Maritzburg United, Orlando Pirates, Moroka Swallows, Mbabane Highlanders
• Bafana Bafana caps won: 10

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