Chrestinah Thembi Kgatlan born on the 2nd of May 1996, is a South African football player, who plays the position of a Forward for Liga MX Femenil club, Tigres UANL and the South African Women's National Team known as the Banyana Banyana.
Get to know about Thembi by the end of this biography post. In this post, we will explore her career and achievements so far since she started her career professionally. Stay glued and get learned.
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THEMBI KGATLANA BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Thembi was born on the 2nd of May, 1996 in Mohlakeng, South Africa. As of now, there's no information about her early life or education or background.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRIES PLAYED FOR:
1. Univ. of the Western Cape
2. 2014 upwards – South Africa
3. 2018 – Houston Dash
4. 2019 – Beijing BG Phoenix
5. 2020 – Benfica
6. 2020-2021 – Eibar
7. 2021-2022 РAtl̩tico Madrid
8. 2022-2023 – Racing Louisville
9. 2024 upwards – Tigres UANL
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LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. SAFA Women's League
2. National Women's Super League
3. Chinese Women's Super League
4. Campeonato Nacional Feminino
5. Liga F
6. Liga MX Femenil
7. AFCON
8. COSAFA Women's Championship
9. FIFA
10. Cyprus Women's Cup
11. Women's Olympic Football Tournament
POSITION: Forward
CURRENT CLUB: Tigres UANL
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
1. In the 2018 Women's AFCON championships, Thembi Kgatlana won 4 awards from CAF, which are African Women's Footballer of the Year, African goal of the year, African women cup of Nations best player and African women's cup of Nations top scorer. All these in 2018 women's AFCON.
2. In 2017, she and her teammates won the COSAFA Women's Championship. She was also awarded player of the tournament award.
And many more.
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THEMBI KGATLANA AGE
Thembi Kgatlana is currently 28 years of age as of 2024. The football superstar was born on the 2nd of May, 1996.
THEMBI KGATLANA HEIGHT
Thembi Kgatlana is 5 ft 1 inches tall.
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NATIONALITY
Thembi Kgatlana is from South Africa.
THEMBI KGATLANA WIFE
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Thembi Kgatlana is married to her long time girlfriend and now wife, who goes by the name of Abongile Dylan. They got married in early 2024.
THEMBI KGATLANA HOMETOWN
Thembi Kgatlana is from Mohlakeng, Gauteng, South Africa. Mohlakeng is a town found west of Johannesburg, Gauteng in South Africa.
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| Thembi Kgatlana wearing Tigres UANL jersey |
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Not Available
Instagram: @kgatlanathe1st
Twitter: @kgatlanathe1st
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: Nil
Instagram: 82k followers
Twitter: 55k followers
ENDORSEMENTS AND OTHER VENTURES
Thembi Kgatlana is a Nike Athlete, which simply means she's a Nike Ambassador. It's written on her Instagram profile as well.
THE THEMBI KGATLANA FOUNDATION
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Thembi Kgatlana is the founder and owner of a NGO/Foundation called ‘The Thembi Kgatlana Foundation’. The foundation focuses on the female child with the aim of empowering and developing women in the world of sports, particularly football. The Foundation hosts football tournaments from time to time, solely for girls. The foundation is a non profit organisation.
Read more about the thembi kgatlana foundation on thesouthafrican.com.
FUN FACTS
1. Thembi Kgatlana is a Lesbian. She proposed to her long time girlfriend in December of 2025 as stated above.
2. Thembi Kgatlana is a 4 time CAF award winner.
CONCLUSION
Thembi Kgatlana is basically a rockstar on the football field. She's worked ridiculously hard to get where she is, and it's paid off in a big way. As one of South Africa's top female players, she's inspiring a whole new generation of girls to lace up their boots and get playing.
And with her passion for empowering women through football, Thembi's making a real difference on and off the pitch. Thanks for reading this piece, see you in another post on sportypedia.com.ng. Use the comment section positively.
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FAQS
Q. Where is Thembi Kgatlana from?
A. Thembi Kgatlana is from Mohlakeng, Gauteng, South Africa.
Q. Which team does Thembi Kgatlana play for?
A. Thembi Kgatlana currently plays for Tigres UANL. A club that plays in the Liga MX Femenil.
Q. Where was Thembi Kgatlana born?
A. Thembi Kgatlana was born in Mohlakeng, Gauteng, South Africa.
Q. Is Thembi Kgatlana still alive?
A. Yes, Thembi Kgatlana is very much alive and playing football. Currently playing for Tigres UANL.
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