Thomas Hlongwane Explained

Thomas Hlongwane
Birth Date:17 March 1962
Birth Place:Hammanskraal, South Africa
Death Place:Mabopane, Gauteng, South Africa
Position:Striker
Youthclubs1:Hammanskraal Shepherds
Years1:1979–1982
Years2:1982–1986
Years3:1987–1988
Years4:1988–1989
Years5:1989–1991
Clubs5:Pretoria City
Caps2:136
Goals2:73

Thomas "Who's Fooling Who" Hlongwane (17 March 1962 – 14 October 2006) was a South African footballer who played striker.

Arcadia Shepherds

He joined the Arcs in the late 70s and became their Footballer of the Year in 1981[1]

Moroka Swallows

He joined Swallows for a record breaking R22 000 in 1982. Hlongwane scored 59 goals for the Birds between 1985 and 1986 scoring hat tricks against Bush Bucks, Klerksdorp City and Orlando Pirates. He won the NSL Golden Boot in 1986, catching the eye of Olympiakos.

After Retirement

By the time of his death in 2006, he was the coach at Mamelodi Sundowns development.[2]

Death

He died in his sleep at his home in Mabopane on 14 October 2006 after a long battle with leukaemia. He was buried at Akasia Cemetery in Nina Park[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blue Ribbon - Thomas 'Who's Fooling Who' Hlongwane | Soccer Laduma . 24 October 2013 . https://archive.today/20131024151949/http://soccerladuma.mobi/campaigns/view_player/1/21461 . 24 October 2013 . dead .
  2. Web site: IOL News for South Africa and the world. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191518/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/sa-soccer-legend-laid-to-rest-1.563979?ot=inmsa.ArticlePrintPageLayout.ot. 2013-10-29.