Shiwe Octovia Nogwanya (also Nongwanya; born 7 March 1994) is a South African football striker. She plays for Bloemfontein Celtic and the South Africa women's national football team.[1][3]
 Nogwanya at the 2016 Olympics | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shiwe Octavia Nogwanya | ||
| Date of birth | 7 March 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Kroonstad, South Africa[1] | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bloemfontein Celtic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Bloemfontein Celtic | |||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013– | South Africa | 11 | (3) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 October 2014 | |||
Playing career
editNongwanya was called up to the senior national team in February 2013 in preparation for the 2013 Cyprus Cup.[4][5] She made her first appearance for the team during the tournament.[6] In September 2014, Nongwanya was named to the roster for the 2014 African Women's Championship in Namibia.[7]
References
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- ^ a b Shiwe Octovia “Speed Fire” Nogwanya. sasolinsport.com
- ^ Shiwe Nogwanya Archived 22 September 2016 at the Wayback Machine. rio2016.com
- ^ Shiwe Nogwanya. nbcolympics.com
- ^ Asaolu, Tolu (25 February 2013). "Five players set for Bayana debut". futaa.com. Archived from the original on 22 May 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Five new caps named for Banyana Banyana". South African Football Association. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Banyana 11th in Cyprus Cup". sport24. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Pauw Names Banyana Squad For AWC". Soccer Laduma. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
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