Kekana thunderbolt nominated for Fifa Puskas award

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Kekana thunderbolt nominated for Fifa Puskas award

Mamelodi Sundowns star Hlompho Kekana has been nominated for the prestigious Fifa Puskas award at the upcoming 'The Best' awards evening

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