Gugu Dhlamini Explained

Gugu Dhlamini
Full Name:Gugulethu Dhlamini
Birth Place:Daveyton
Position:Forward
Currentclub:University of Johannesburg
Clubnumber:7
Years1:-2023
Clubs1:University of Pretoria
Clubs2:University of Johannesburg
Years2:2024-
Goals2:7
Birth Date:2005

Gugulethu Dhlamini, commonly known as Gugu Dhlamini, is a South African soccer player who plays as a forward for SAFA Women's League club UJ Ladies.

Club career

UP-Tuks Ladies

She was part of the team that were runners-up at the 2022 Sasol League National Championship. She scored in the sides opening 3–0 win against NWU Tawana.[1] She also scored the equalising goal in the semi-final against Lindelani Ladies. The match ended in a 1–1 draw and UP-Tuks Ladies won 4–2 in the penalty shootout that sent them to the finals and secured them promotion to the SAFA Women's League.[2]

Dhlamini scored the winner in a 2–1 win over UJ Ladies in the Pirates Cup to be crowned champions of the inaugural U/21 women's tournament hosted by Orlando Pirates.[3]

UJ Ladies

In March 2024 she was unveiled as one of eight new singings by SAFA Women's League side UJ Ladies.[4]

She made her debut on 3 March 2024 when she came on as a substitution, she scored on debut helping the team to a 4–1 win in their first game of the season against First Touch.[5] On 10 March 2024, she scored in the third minute in a 3–1 home win against JVW.[6] On 24 March 2024, she scored in the ninth minute to open the scoring in a 4–1 away game win against TS Galaxy Queens.[7] On 30 March 2024, she scored in the 64th minute in a 3–2 home win over City Lads.[8]

Honours

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sithole . Lefa . 2022-10-21 . Talent galore at 2022 The Sasol League National Championships . 2024-04-27 . Sasol In Sport . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2022-10-21 . Copperbelt Ladies to face TUKS Ladies in Sasol League National Championship final - SAFA.net . 2024-04-27 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Diphoko . Oarabile . 2023-03-23 . Tuks Ladies Crowned 2023 Pirates Cup Champions . 2024-04-27 . gsport4girls . en-ZA.
  4. Web site: 2024-03-03 . UJ Ladies aim for an improved performance in the new season soccer . 2024-04-20 . SABC . en.
  5. Web site: Newsroom . gsport . 2024-03-04 . Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and UJ Stake Early Claims as Hollywoodbets Super League Gets Underway . 2024-04-20 . gsport4girls . en-ZA.
  6. Web site: Newsroom . gsport . 2024-03-11 . Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies with Slim Hollywoodbets Super League Log Advantage . 2024-04-20 . gsport4girls . en-ZA.
  7. Web site: Newsroom . gsport . 2024-03-26 . Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and JVW FC Hammer Massive Home HWBSL Wins . 2024-04-20 . gsport4girls . en-ZA.
  8. Web site: Newsroom . gsport . 2024-04-03 . Copperbelt Ladies Amaze as University of Joburg Stake Narrow HWBSL Log Lead . 2024-04-20 . gsport4girls . en-ZA.