Nothando Vilakazi
Nothando "Vivo" Vilakazi (born 28 October 1988) is a South African association footballer who plays as a defender for Spanish Primera División club EdF Logroño and the South Africa women's national team.
![]() Vilakazi at the 2016 Olympics | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 28 October 1988 | ||
Place of birth | Middelburg, South Africa | ||
Height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Logroño | ||
Number | TBA | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Moroka Swallows | |||
Palace Super Falcons | |||
2019 | Gintra Universitetas | 3 | (3) |
2020– | Logroño | 0 | (0) |
National team | |||
2007– | South Africa | 131 | (7) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 May 2019 |
Early life
Nothando Vilakazi was born in Middelburg, South Africa, on 28 October 1988.[1]
Career
Vilakazi played for Palace Super Falcons, having previously played for Moroka Swallows. In footballing circles, she is nicknamed "Vivo".[2]
International
She made her international debut for the South Africa women's national football team against Ghana in 2007.[2] Vilakazi has been a regular feature of the team as they were managed by Vera Pauw.[3] Vilakazi was part of the team which were runners up in the 2012 African Women's Championship.[2]
As part of the South African team, she has played at both the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[4] She played in all six of South Africa's games at the 2016 tournament.[2] Vilakazi has continued to feature in the squads for the nation following the transition to the management of Desiree Ellis after the Olympics.[5]
References
- "Nothando Vilakazi". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- "Nothando "Vivo" Vilakazi". Sasol in Sport. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- Ngid, Njabuto (28 July 2016). "She dreamt it, she's living it". IOL. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- Isaacson, David (5 August 2016). "Banyana Banyana keep hope alive after Games opener loss". Herald Live. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- "Desire Ellis opens up after first training session as Banyana Banyana head coach". KickOff. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
External links
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- Nothando Vilakazi – UEFA competition record