Born in Soweto,[3] Matlou was an U14 player at Orlando Pirates before joining the U15 team of Bidvest Wits in 2013.
[1] He impressed enough, being called a "ball wizard" by The South African, to be bought by Kaizer Chiefs in the summer of 2022.
[7] He was called up for South Africa to play a 2022 African Nations Championship qualification match against the Comoros.
[8][9][10] In 2024 it was reported that Kaizer Chiefs would not renew Matlou's contract, due to expire in the summer.
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