Asekho Tiwani

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Asekho Tiwani
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-05-10) 10 May 2005 (age 19)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Mamelodi Sundowns
Number 31
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023–2024 Sekhukhune United 13 (2)
2024– Mamelodi Sundowns 3 (0)
International career
2024– South Africa U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Asekho Tiwani (born 10 May 2005) is a South African soccer player who plays as a defender for Premier Soccer League side Mamelodi Sundowns. [1]

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Club career

He started his career at Limpopo side Sekhukhune United and made his debut in a 3-1 win over Richards Bay during the 2023-24 season. [2] He later won the April goal of the month for the 2023-24 season. [3]

On 25 July 2024 he joined Tshwane side, reigning league champions Mamelodi Sundowns. [4]

International career

Tiwani captained the South Africa under-20 side against two friendly matches against Lesotho U20 in August 2024. [5]

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References

  1. Asekho Tiwani at Soccerway
  2. Kappel, David (2024-07-25). "Official: Sundowns Announce 4th Signing". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  3. "Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena, Sekhukhune United's Asekho Tiwani & Chippa United defender Sinoxolo Kwayiba bag PSL awards for April". Goal. 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  4. Dube, Mthokozisi (2024-07-16). "Sundowns closing in on Sekhukhune's rising star Asekho Tiwani". FARPost. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  5. "Amajita preparations for Lesotho clashes underway". SAFA. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-10-23.