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A prolific goalscorer, Manyathela scored 48 goals in 73 appearances for
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in March 2003 which he followed up with a brace in a 3–1 win over
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360:pallbearers
352:Irvin Khoza
348:Thabo Mbeki
341:safety belt
270:Jomo Cosmos
249:Golden Boot
223:Club career
79:Position(s)
1291:Categories
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1069:Manyathela
621:References
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329:N1 highway
309:Madagascar
1237:Shalulile
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262:OFI Crete
165:2002–2003
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