Sibulele Holweni

Sibulele Cecilia Holweni (born 28 April 2001) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for UWC Ladies and the South Africa women's national team. She was part of the national team when they won their maiden continental title at the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Quotes I believe that this says a lot about women’s football in general in South Africa. It means women’s football is growing in a positive manner. Each and every staff member and players gave their best and that’s why we were able to get the gold medal at the end of the tournament. This is a positive sign for the future of our national team. Yes I did and I think there are more young girls now who are seeing that it is possible to become a professional soccer player because of others who have led the way. As I pointed out, when I was young the only thing I saw myself being was and still is, a professional footballer. I think every player needs to be patient because their time is coming as well. Holweni Rises to National Stardom GSport (22 november 2020) She had that thing that football is for boys only. It’s actually not easy to juggle school and football. Sometimes you've to go to camp, while you have assignments. So it’s daunting but doable. As time went by, I had to start at church before going to Sunday games. Even my coaches understood that on Sunday I’d arrive late because I’d start at church. It was either that or I don’t come at all. But now she’s so happy for me. My strict mom is now my No 1 fan – Holweni Sowetan (19 November 2020) From day one, it became clear that no sports career lasts forever. We had to be as passionate about our studies as were about football. #TuksFootball: Holweni fine-tuned her goal scoring skills at Tuks UP (19 November 2020) Being a versatile player is one of the things that work to my advantage.   I love every position as long as I’m playing football. Whatever role I have to play in the position that I’m selected for, I always make sure I do my best. I always prepare for whatever comes my way. Versatile Holweni ready to help Banyana in any position Sowetan (13 April 2023) External links Category:Living people Category:Soccer players from South Africa Category:Women in sports Category:Women born in the 2000s Category:2001 births Category:Women from South Africa