Who is Hilda Magaia? Five things to know about the Banyana star
From her background to career, here are five things you need to know about Banyana Banyana football star Hilda Magaia.
Hilda Magaia has made her country proud with her exceptional performance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Here are five things to know about this talented Banyana Banyana football player.
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1. HILDA IS A MPUMALANGA NATIVE
How old is Hilda Magaia? She was born on 16 December 1994 in Dennilton, Mpumalanga, South Africa. As of this writing, she is 28 years old and her star sign is Sagittarius. She currently resides in Pretoria.
2. HILDA IS ZULU
Hildah Tholakele Magaia was born a Zulu. Her middle name is Tholakele, usually given to girls means ‘Found’.
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3. HILDA WENT TO TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY TUT
She attended Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in Pretoria, South Africa. Hilda Magaia began her football career with South African second-tier side Tuks. Later, she signed for TUT in the South African top flight and played a vital role in helping the team secure their only league title.
4. HILDA PLAYS IN SOUTH KOREA
As her career continued to soar, Hilda Magaia made another significant move before the 2022 season when she signed for Sejong Sportstoto in South Korea. The club participates in the WK League, which is the highest level of women’s football in South Korea. This international transfer provided her with new opportunities to showcase her talent on a global stage.
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5. HILDA IS VERY CLOSE TO HER MOTHER
The South African soccer player has demonstrated a great deal of affection for her mother on her social media profiles. Hilda Magaia has frequently shared photos of her mother on Instagram and expressed her deep love for her.