Lebo Pila

Lebo Pila, a highly touted product of Saint Peter’s University signed with Jomo Cosmos last year, following in the footsteps of his father Steve Pila, who also played in the Absa Premiership in South Africa.  One of his greatest accomplishments while attending Saint Peter’s was his MVP award for his play in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament in which he scored the game-winning goal to defeat Loyola in the championship.  He had spent ten years in the United States after moving here from Johannesburg, his birthplace.  Despite the commotion he made in the United States with his talent, and an invitation to participate in the MLS combine, Lebo chose to return to his home country.  Since the signing, Pila has earned eight starts and came off the bench in two games.  It is certain that Lebo will leave his mark in South Africa much like he did collegiately in the States.

Written by: Chris Demczuk