Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 22 November 1979 | ||
Place of birth | Swaziland [ where? ] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2004–2012 | Green Mamba | ||
Malanti Chiefs | |||
International career | |||
2004–2011 | Swaziland | 24 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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