Shiwe Nogwanya

Shiwe Nongwanya

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	168 cm (5 ft 6 in)[2]
Playing position	Striker
Club information
Current team	Bloemfontein Celtic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Bloemfontein Celtic
National team^‡
2013–	South Africa	11	(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 October 2014

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]

Playing career

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

1. Shiwe Octovia “Speed Fire” Nogwanya. sasolinsport.com
2. Shiwe Nogwanya. rio2016.com
3. Shiwe Nogwanya. nbcolympics.com
4. Asaolu, Tolu (25 February 2013). "Five players set for Bayana debut". futaa.com. 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.