Azola Matrose

Azola Matrose

Personal information
Date of birth	(2003-03-27) 27 March 2003 (age 21)
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Chippa United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Chippa United	14	(1)
2022–2014	Orlando Pirates	0	(0)
2022–2023	→ Chippa United (loan)	16	(2)
2024–	Chippa United
International career^‡
2022	South Africa	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 August 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 August 2024

Azola Matrose (born 27 March 2003) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Chippa United in the Premier Soccer League.

He was born in Walmer.[1] Matrose was signed by Chippa United as the autumn of 2021 approached,[2] and made his first-tier debut in the 2021–22 South African Premier Division.[3] He performed as well as to be called up to South Africa's squad for the 2022 COSAFA Cup,[4] where he made his international debut against Madagascar.[5]

He was signed by Orlando Pirates in 2022, but spent 2022–23 back on loan with Chippa United. One of the reasons was to complete Grade 11 of school.[6]

Matrose missed the closer of the 2022–23 season, and as the 2023–24 season approached, he still had an injured fibula.[7] He was given match training for the reserve team in the Diski Challenge in early 2024.[8][9][10] In August 2024, Matrose finally rejoined Chippa United permanently, signing a three-year deal.[11]

References

1. "Azola Matrose inches closer to Pirates return". Soccernews 24. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
2. Nkanjeni, Vuyokazi (1 September 2021). "Eastern Cape's Azola Matrose Chippa's youngest signing". Dispatch Live. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
3. Azola Matrose at Soccerway
4. "Young Bafana squad for Cosafa Cup". 5 July 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
5. Azola Matrose at National-Football-Teams.com
6. Makonco, Sinethemba (9 June 2023). "Matrose To Return To Chippa On Loan". iDiski Times. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
7. Khoza, Neville (23 August 2023). "Matrose ready to compete for space in Bucs squad". Retrieved 27 March 2024.
8. Nanabhay, Zaahid (28 January 2024). "Why 'scared' Orlando Pirates starlet hasn't made his debut yet". The South African. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
9. Madlala, Robin-Duke (22 January 2024). "Makhanya – Why I Brought Mofokeng & Matrose To Diski Team". iDiski Times. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
10. Makonco, Sinethemba (1 February 2024). "Makhanya Opens Up On Matrose Injury Nightmare". iDiski Times. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
11. "Official: Permanent Pirates Departure Confirmed". Soccer Laduma. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.