Bafana Bafana legend Siphiwe Tshabalala is one of South Africa’s most iconic footballers. He rose to fame with Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana. His thunderous goal at the 2010 World Cup still gives fans goosebumps. Eve in retirement, his skills left some fans jking that he might be Springboks penalty taker after his crossbar challenge.
Known for his left-foot magic, Tshabalala made football history. He retired from professional football in 2021 but never left the spotlight. Whether on TV or social media, he continues to inspire.
His skills and fitness remain top-notch. Even off the pitch, Tshabalala keeps proving why he’s a legend. Recently, he swapped the soccer ball for a rugby ball—and showed fans he’s still got it.
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In a fun video posted on Instagram, Tshabalala took on the crossbar challenge—this time with a rugby ball. He set it down, took a few steps, and fired it with precision. The ball soared and smacked the crossbar perfectly.
Fans couldn’t believe the accuracy. “Crossbar challenge 
,” he captioned the clip. Comments flooded in with jokes suggesting he could replace the Springboks kicker. Tshabalala’s flawless technique and balance stood out. His footwork remains sharp—an essential trait for any rugby penalty taker.
He approached the kick with the same rhythm used in football free-kicks. The control, the focus, and the strike all screamed elite athlete. Transitioning to rugby might not be his plan, but he sure made it look easy. It was a playful challenge, but it showed the enduring quality of a football legend.
Tshabalala’s crossbar challenge excite fans
After the Bafana legend shared his crossbar challenge, some fans even joked about him being a Springboks penalty taker.
Soe only gushed at his skills while some pondered wether he retired too early.
@Tebogo Modikwe “Sometimes I Feel Like You Retired Early 
”
@Sydney Matlhaku “Shaba day! I was there! Too brilliant of a monument to witness. Ke kops rewind!”
@Ndiphiwe Miya Gola “The ever present even when some of us turned against you but you kept going and still gave 100% performance, I so wish the current players could have your mentality Shabba”
@Hlumelo Mavakala “You never lost it bhuti
ngowungawuyekanga umdlalo wakho usatshisa nangk
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