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John Mdluli (born 14 July 1972) is an Eswatini former professional footballer who played as a forward for clubs in South Africa and Israel. [1]
Mdluli was one of the top scorers in 2006 in Eswatini (then Swaziland).[ citation needed ]
A goal he scored while playing for Hapoel Jerusalem against Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata in 2001 was voted for the goal of the decade by Hapoel Jerusalem Supporters. [1]
With the Eswatini national team, Mdluli participated at the 2001 COSAFA Cup. [2]
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