Hlompho Kekana's 71-Yard Wondergoal for South Africa Was the Best Thing About the International Break

Hlompho Kekana does his best David Beckham impression.

Hlompho Kekana is the breakout star of this international break.

In an African Cup of Nations qualifier between South Africa and Cameroon, the 30-year-old midfielder powered home a rocket from over 70-yards to help his South African team to a 2-2 draw.

While international football can seem like an unwelcome distraction for football fans who savour the intensity of the Premier League of the beauty of La Liga, this goal – which no doubt brings back memories of David Beckham's long-range goal in 1996 – is worth shouting about and has already been touted as a contender for the FIFA Puskas award next year.

Where was this sort of action in the 2010 World Cup, South Africa?

[via The Guardian]

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