There is a South African tendency to sign foreign players in the hope they will help bring success to the team, and for good reason. Over the years, there have been many lethal goalscorers from other countries who have set the PSL alight, but who are they?
Today, I take a look at the 10 highest scoring foreigners who have graced the PSL.
10. Elias Pelembe
Country: Mozambique
Appearances: 173
Minutes Per Goal: 574
Total Goals: 27
9. Nyasha Mushekwi
Country: Zimbabwe
Appearances: 79
Minutes Per Goal: 224
Total Goals: 28
8. Knowledge Musona
Country: Zimbabwe
Appearances: 68
Minutes Per Goal: 189
Total Goals: 28
7. Kingston Nkhatha
Country: Zimbabwe
Appearances: 140
Minutes Per Goal: 397
Total Goals: 30
6. Robert Ng'ambi
Country: Malawi
Appearances: 145
Minutes Per Goal: 397
Total Goals: 31
5. Cuthbert Malajila
Country: Zimbabwe
Appearances: 90
Minutes Per Goal: 259
Total Goals: 31
4. Khama Billiat
Country: Zimbabwe
Appearances: 121
Minutes Per Goal: 322
Total Goals: 32
3. Henrico Botes
Country: Nambia
Appearances: 174
Minutes Per Goal: 433
Total Goals: 35
2. Collins Mbesuma
Country: Zambia
Appearances: 130
Minutes Per Goal: 312
Total Goals: 37
1. Anthony Laffor
Country: Liberia
Appearances: 185
Minutes Per Goal: 400
Total Goals: 41
This list refers only to goals in the Absa Premiership and excludes cup competitions.
Despite not always playing as an out and out striker, Laffor has done impressively well.
Who is your favourite foreigner on the list? Let us know in the comments section below.
