Bradley Grobler rolled back the years on a memorable evening at FNB Stadium, where he almost single-handedly fired Sekhukhune United past Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership.
The 37-year-old striker didn’t just score goals—he delivered a statement performance that silenced old doubts and reminded everyone why he’s still one of the league’s deadliest finishers.
Grobler’s Star Performance
Sekhukhune walked away 3-1 winners, and Grobler was at the heart of it all.
He netted twice and then turned provider for the third goal, sealing Man of the Match honours in style.
For a man who had been battling illness just days before, the performance was even more remarkable.
Playing Through the Pain
After the game, Grobler admitted he hadn’t even trained in the build-up.
“I haven’t trained in the last four days. I had a throat and chest infection, and only joined camp yesterday,” he revealed.
Despite that setback, he went on to deliver one of his finest displays in recent years.
Sweet Revenge Against Old Critics
What made the night even sweeter for the Johannesburg-born striker was the fact that it came against Kaizer Chiefs, a team that once doubted him.
“Sometimes it’s nice scoring against teams that told you four, five, six years ago that you were old and past your prime,” he said with a smile.
“It feels good to prove people wrong.”
A Statement Win for Sekhukhune
For Grobler, this wasn’t just about personal glory.
He believes the win could shift how people see Sekhukhune.
“Tonight was a big performance. One that’ll make people take us a bit more seriously,” he said.
“We don’t want to put too much pressure on ourselves, but of course we’d like to fight for the league.
This is a big stepping stone, though we still have a long way to go.”
Climbing the Scoring Ladder
Beyond the victory, Grobler’s brace also cemented his place among the PSL’s greatest strikers.
He now has 123 league goals to his name, putting him third on the all-time scoring chart—just behind Siyabonga Nomvethe on 129 and Peter Shalulile at the top with 130.
The Elite Top 10 Goal-Scorers in PSL History
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Peter Shalulile – 130
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Siyabonga Nomvethe – 129
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Bradley Grobler – 123
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Daniel Mudau – 110
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Mabhuti Khenyeza – 110
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Manuel ‘Tico-Tico’ Bucuane – 104
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Collins Mbesuma – 103
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Khama Billiat – 102
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Lehlohonolo Majoro – 91
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Wilfred Mugeyi – 91
What’s Next for Grobler?
At 37, Grobler shows no signs of slowing down.
If anything, this performance has reignited his hunger to push further, both for himself and for Sekhukhune United.
With just seven goals separating him from Shalulile at the very top, the veteran striker is chasing history—and proving that age is just a number.