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Refilwe Tholakele
Motswana footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Refilwe Tebogo Tholekele (born 26 January 1996), nicknamed Seven,[2] is a Motswana footballer who plays as a forward for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies F.C. and the Botswana women's national team.[3][4][5]
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Early life
Tholakele started playing competitive football in 2007. At the age of 13, she was called up to a Botswana women's national under-17 team training camp where head coach Jacqueline Gaobinelwe nicknamed her "Seven" due to Tholakele's preference for the shirt number and being a Standard Seven student.[2]
Club career
Township Rollers
In 2014, Tholakele signed with the women's team of Township Rollers F.C.[2]
Malabo Kings F.C.
In August 2022, Tholakele signed with Equatoguinean team Malabo Kings F.C. on a one-year deal. She made a premature exit from the club, citing issues with late payments and poor accommodation.[6][7]
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies
In May 2023, Tholakele signed with SAFA Women's League team Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies F.C.[8] She scored on her debut in a 3–0 win over University of Johannesburg FC.[9] They won the 2023 CAF Women's Champions league with Tholakele making it into the team of the tournament.[10]
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International career
Tholakele is a former captain of the Botswana women's national under-20 football team.[2]
International goals
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Honours
Club
Individual
- CAF Women's Champions League Team of the Tournament: 2023
References
External links
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