Wonder Nhleko

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Wonder Mabandla Nhleko (born 16 April 1981) is a Liswati former footballer. [1]

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Early life

Nhleko started playing football at a young age and was a more individualistic player as a youth player. [2]

Club career

Nhleko is nicknamed "Samba Jive". [3] He has been regarded as one of the most experienced players in Eswatini and played in South Africa. [4] He has been regarded as one of the most important players of Swazi side Mbabane Swallows. [5] He helped the club win every trophy in Swaziland and achieve a season-long unbeaten run that included the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. [6] He has been the oldest player to play in the Swazi top flight. [7]

International career

Nhleko made his COSAFA Cup debut for Eswatini in 2002 . [8] Altogether, he has made 45 appearances for the Eswatini national football team.

Style of play

Nhleko mainly operates as a winger and is known for his speed. [9] He has also been known for his ability to score "wonder goals". [10]

Post-playing career

Nhleko has taken managerial courses. [11]

Personal life

Nhleko has been married. [12] He is the son of Abner Sipho Nhleko. [13]

References

  1. ↑ "I CAN STILL PLAY FOR THREE SEASONS – WONDER". observer.org.sz.
  2. ↑ "I USED TO BE A UNIQUE PLAYER – 'SAMBA JIVE'". observer.org.sz.
  3. ↑ "Wonder Nhleko - African Sports Monthly article".
  4. ↑ "SAMBA READY TO JIVE AGAIN FOR 'BIRDS'". times.co.sz.
  5. ↑ "'SAMBA JIVE' NOT THINKING OF RETIREMENT". observer.org.sz.
  6. ↑ "'SAMBA JIVE' HITS 40". times.co.sz.
  7. ↑ "STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS, BE DISCIPLINED – MTN GONG WINNING 'SAMBA JIVE'". times.co.sz.
  8. ↑ "Wonder Nhleko believes Swaziland can win the COSAFA Cup". snl24.com.
  9. ↑ "Wonder Nhleko - Independent News Eswatini article".
  10. ↑ "SO WONDER-FUL". times.co.sz.
  11. ↑ "Wonder Nhleko - News On Africa article".
  12. ↑ "Wonder Nhleko - Times Of Swaziland article".
  13. ↑ "SAMBA JIVE' SET TO HANG UP HIS BOOTS". observer.org.sz.


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