Banyana Banyana star Thembi Kgatlana is back in the US with a move to Racing Louisville from Spanish side Atletico Madrid.
Kgatlana's return has been received well by fans and her new coach.
What's the story?
It's been a good week for Banyana Banyana's Thembi Kgatlana.
The forward started off her week with a win over Nigeria at AWCON, after that she was shortlisted for the CAF Player of the Year.
Her move from Atleti to Louisville has drawn some positive reactions from her new coach in the US and fans.
Twitter reactions
The 26-year-old has plied her trade in the US before with the Houston Dash. She's expected to add a new element to Louisville's attack, in a league that she's very familiar with.
A tweep highlighted what Louisville fans should expect from the dynamic forward by posting one of Kgatlana's goals at her former side Houston Dash.
Look at the celebration!
@RacingLouFC fans can expect a unique celly from signee Thembi Kgatlana. Watch the end: pic.twitter.com/GC1PvyNRCs
— Paul Miles (@PaulMiles840) July 6, 2022
Racing Louisville fans call also expect some assists from Kgatlana:
any excuse to post this last minute GWG from Latsko over the Reign from a good team buildup but an even better run and pass from Thembi Kgatlana ???? pic.twitter.com/uN1RClNeHv
— jr (@bigbluefc) July 6, 2022
Racing Louisville warns NWSL defenders about Kgatlana
Louisville posted the confirmation of Kgatlana's move on their official Twitter page, with a cheeky caption that reads: NWSL defenders: Look out.
See you soon, @Kgatlanathe1st! ?? pic.twitter.com/ch690K6hlT
— Racing Louisville FC (@RacingLouFC) July 6, 2022
Thembi Kgatlana's new coach is eager to have her in the fold
Kim Björkegren, who's set to coach Kgatlana at Racing Louisville praised the forward for how she approaches the game and is excited about what she can bring to his outfit.
Kim Björkegren on how Thembi Kgatlana brings something he thinks @RacingLouFC has been missing: "She's brave when she plays. If she has a chance to go one against one against the defender, she will take the chance." pic.twitter.com/KE3h3rCGHR
