Thembi Kgatlana: Five facts to know about the Banyana star

Thembi Kgatlana’s salary has been a topic of interest for most of her fans. She has attained much success in soccer, playing for the National Women’s Soccer League club Racing Louisville FC and the South Africa women’s national team. These are five things to know about the Banyana Banyana player.

KGATLANA IS A TAURUS

Thembi Kgatlana was born on 2 May 1996, in Mohlakeng, Gauteng, to Mr and Mrs Kgatlana. She is currently 27 years old and her zodiac sign is Taurus.

KGATLANA IS AN AUTHOR

The Mzansi soccer star authored Strike a Rock: The Thembi Kgatlana Story. The book talks about difficult odds, cruelty, broken families and addiction. It also depicts in detail her journey in sports and the challenges she faced.

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KGATLANA IS A PHILANTHROPIST

Although Thembi Kgatlana’s salary is expected to be among the highest in South African women’s soccer, the Banyana player does not spend much in living a luxurious life. Instead, she established Thembi Kgatlana Foundation, aimed at helping communities in South Africa through sports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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KGATLANA STARTED PLAYING SOCCER AT 8 YEARS

Growing up in the small mining town of Mohlakeng, Thembi Kgatlana gained an interest in soccer at a young age playing with her younger brothers. However, she had to deal with stereotypes as her peers for playing a sport they believed to be preserved for young men. At eight years, she joined the local boys’ team before she was identified as a talent.

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KGATLANA IS DATING

The South African football star, has been in a loving relationship with Abongile Dlani for over eight years. Thembi Kgatlana and Abongile Dlani proudly show their affection on social media.

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