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]

Shiwe Nongwanya
Nogwanya at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Full name Shiwe Octavia Nogwanya
Date of birth (1994-03-07) 7 March 1994 (age 30)
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 October 2014

Playing career edit

Nongwanya 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 edit

  1. ^ a b Shiwe Octovia “Speed Fire” Nogwanya. sasolinsport.com
  2. ^ Shiwe Nogwanya Archived 22 September 2016 at the Wayback Machine. rio2016.com
  3. ^ Shiwe Nogwanya. nbcolympics.com
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Five new caps named for Banyana Banyana". South African Football Association. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Banyana 11th in Cyprus Cup". sport24. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  7. ^ "Pauw Names Banyana Squad For AWC". Soccer Laduma. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.