Simphiwe Dludlu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Simphiwe Mendy Dludlu | ||
| Date of birth | 21 September 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Alexandra, South Africa | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | University of Pretoria | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Phomolong Ladies | |||
| Rand Afrikaans University | |||
| Mamelodi Sundowns | |||
| University of Pretoria | |||
| National team‡ | |||
| 20??– | South Africa | 58 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Simphiwe Dludlu is a South African football defender. She plays for Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa women's national football team.[1]
Early life
Dludlu attended TuksSport High School. In 2007, she began studies at University of Pretoria and graduated with a sport science degree in 2012.[2]
Playing career
International
Dludlu made her first appearance for the South Africa senior national team in 2006 during a match against Mozambique.[2] She was the team's captain from 2009–2010.[2]
In May 2014, Dludlu made her 50th cap for the South Africa senior team during a friendly match against Ghana.[2] In September 2014, she was named to the roster in preparation for the 2014 African Women's Championship in Namibia.[3]
Coaching career
In May 2013, Dludlu earned a UEFA B Licence coaching certificate.[4]
References
- ↑ http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/categories/south-africa/vera-pauw-names-her-2014-awc-squad/178195?page=1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Mosoane, Pearl (27 May 2014). "50th Cap for Simphiwe". University of Pretoria. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ "Pauw Names Banyana Squad For AWC". Soccer Laduma. September 30, 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ "Simphiwe Dludlu receives her UEFA B coaching licence". South African Football Association. May 17, 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
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