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 | |||
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Full name | Shiwe Octavia Nogwanya | ||
Date of birth | (1994-03-07) 7 March 1994 (age 28) | ||
Place of birth | Kroonstad, South Africa[1] | ||
Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Bloemfontein Celtic | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Bloemfontein Celtic | |||
National team‡ | |||
2013– | South Africa | 11 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 October 2014 |
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]
South Africa squad – 2014 African Women's Championship fourth place | ||
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South Africa women's soccer squad – 2016 Summer Olympics | ||
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South Africa squad – 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations fourth place | ||
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