Lifa Hlongwane (born 22 September 1993) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Leruma United in the National First Division.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 September 1993 | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leruma United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ama Bee[1] | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | Royal Eagles | 26 | (1) |
| 2016–2018 | Jomo Cosmos | 28 | (5) |
| 2017 | → TTM (loan) | 11 | (3) |
| 2018–2021 | Black Leopards | 59 | (4) |
| 2021 | Maritzburg United | 12 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | TS Galaxy | 35 | (2) |
| 2023–2024 | Baroka | 9 | (0) |
| 2024– | Leruma United | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2024 | |||
He hails from Diepkloof and is nicknamed "Sdumo".[2]
Following one and a half season in Royal Eagles, he joined Jomo Cosmos and made his debut in January 2016. Hlongwane first became a team regular at the first tier during the 2018-19 South African Premier Division, having joined Black Leopards.[3] However, in his second season, he was more seldomly played by new manager Luc Eymael, and requested a loan transfer.[4] He was reportedly let go in 2021 for "breach of contract" after he participated in an unofficial tournament.[2] Following three months without employment, he was signed by Maritzburg United.[1] Toward the end of the year, Hlongwane's contract with Maritzburg was terminated.[2] Subsequently, he was picked up for free by TS Galaxy in January 2022.[5][6] His goal was to save the then-bottom-placed team from relegation.[7]
Among others, Hlongwane scored winning goals against Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.[8] During the spring of 2023, Hlongwane rarely featured for the team.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b Mahvungu, Frank (30 July 2021). "Former Black Leopards striker joins the Team of Choice". Zoutnet. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ a b c Ndebele, Sihle (2 December 2021). "Why Maritzburg sacked 'party animal' Hlongwane". The Sowetan. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Lifa Hlongwane at Soccerway
- ^ Sekgaphane, Thembinkosi (3 December 2019). "Leopards striker Hlongwane wants out of the club". The Citizen. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Lewis, Craig (28 December 2021). "Hlongwane set for career lifeline at TS Galaxy". The South African. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Official: Galaxy Confirm Hlongwane Signing". iDiski Times. 8 January 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Luvhengo, Tshifhiwa (24 January 2022). "Hlongwane: Out with the old, in with the new". Daily Sun. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Tim Sukazi Happy with The Influence of Lifa Hlongwane!". Diski 365. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Fakude, Ernest (18 April 2023). "Hlongwane set to leave TS Galaxy". Kickoff. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
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