Gape Moralo

Gape Trevor Moralo (born 6 February 2000) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for SuperSport United in the South African Premier Division.

Gape Moralo

Personal information
Full name	Gape Trevor Moralo
Date of birth	(2000-02-06) 6 February 2000 (age 24)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	SuperSport United
Number	38
Youth career
2018–2020	SuperSport United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–	SuperSport United	25	(1)
International career
	South Africa U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 July 2024

In 2018, Moralo joined the SuperSport United academy from the School of Excellence in Elandsfontein. He played for the reserve team in the Diski Challenge Shield, and played for South Africa U20. Moralo was brought into SuperSport United's first-team squad in August 2020. He was a replacement for Dean Furman in the postponed closing stages of the 2019-20 South African Premier Division.^[1]

Moralo made his SuperSport United debut in 2020, but up until 2023, Moralo started 48 games on the bench, seeing only a few minutes of game time.^[2] Moralo still played games for the Diski Challenge side.^[3] He was also a candidate for going out on loan.^[4]

He started his first games in 2023 and was also a substitute in a victory over Kaizer Chiefs. Moralo thus signed a new contract.^[5] He also played continental football in the 2023–24 CAF Confederation Cup group stage, but SuperSport United were eliminated.^[6] He scored his first league goal against Orlando Pirates in May 2024.^[7] He signed a new contract after the season, spanning two years.^[8]

References

1. Ditlhobolo, Austin (7 August 2020). "Moralo: SuperSport United bring in Amajita starlet to fill void left by Bafana Bafana midfielder Furman". Goal. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
2. Gape Moralo at Soccerway. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
3. "Moralo Being Patient At SuperSport". iDiski Times. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
4. Mailwane, Tshepang (9 August 2023). "Loan Move For SSU Youngster After UK Trip". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
5. Molefe, Mazola (22 September 2023). "Agent confirms new deal for SuperSport United academy graduate". SABC Sport. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
6. Abrahams, Celine (25 February 2024). "SuperSport United eliminated from Caf Confederation Cup following home draw against Modern Future". Goal. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
7. "Orlando Pirates secure Champions League spot after SuperSport draw". SABC Sport. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
8. Abrahams, Celine (9 July 2024). "SuperSport United extend ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt's contract and provide update on Orlando Pirates-linked Gape Moralo". Goal. Retrieved 13 July 2024.