Who is Andile Dlamini, the Mamelodi Sundown women’s goalkeeper?

Who is Andile Dlamini, the Mamelodi Sundown women’s goalkeeper?

Kevin Omuya
August 18, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Goalkeeper Andile 'Sticks' Dlamini represents the South African women's national team and Mamelodi Sundowns in the SAFA Women's League. She is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Andile Dlamini is regarded as one of the best players in the world because of her creative and aggressive style of play.

Andile Dlamini
South Africa goalkeeper Andile Dlamini during training on May 12, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Photo: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire
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Andile has amassed a sizable resume, including the 2019–2020 SAFA National Women's League championship, the 2020–21 Hollywood–bets Super League Team of the Year honour, the 2021/22 CAF Women’s Champions League championship, and the CAF Women’s Champions League Tournament: Player of the Match honour against Malabo Kings.

Profile and bio summary

Title

Details

Full name

Andile Dlamini

Gender

Female

Age

30 as of August 2023

Date of birth

September 2, 1992

Place of birth

Johannesburg, South Africa

Nationality

South African

Height

1.70m (5'5")

Weight

57kg (125lbs)

Marital status

Single

Profession

Professional football player

Team

Mamelodi Sundowns

Position

Goalkeeper

Social media

Instagram, Twitter

How old is Andile Dlamini?

Andile Dlamini age
Andile Dlamini of South Africa releases the ball during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France at Stade de la Mosson on June 17, 2019, in Montpellier, France. Photo: Elsa
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Dlamini (aged 30 as of August 2023) was born on 2 September 1992 in Johannesburg, South Africa. She made her South African women's football debut against Botswana in 2011.

Andile Dlamini’s height and weight

The South African goalkeeper has a height and weight of 1.69 meters and 55 kg. Due to her physical attributes, she possesses the requisite physical capabilities to carry out her professional responsibilities effectively.

Where is Andile Dlamini from?

With South African nationality, the Mamelodi Sundowns keeper hails from Tembisa, a township in Johannesburg in the province of Gauteng. Tembisa was founded in the 19th century as a gold-mining colony.

Andile Dlamini's career

Andile was a South African women's under-20 national team member before starting her professional career. She has played for both Phomolong Ladies and Mamelodi Sundowns.

She was the first South African to play on the national women's football team in 2011 when they faced Botswana. Thokozile Mndaweni and Roxanne Barker were the starting goalkeepers, with her serving as the backup.

Does Andile Dlamini have a husband?

Andile's relationship, partner or spouse and marriage status are not discussed publicly. Her influence on the Banyana Banyana and its fans can be seen in the praise they have showered upon her.

Andile Dlamini's achievements and awards

Andile Dlamini's achievements and awards
Players of South Africa celebrate with the trophy after the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final match against Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on July 23, 2022. Photo: Jalal Morchidi
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The CAF Women's Champions League match against Malabo Kings named Dlamini Player of the Match. 2019–2020 SAFA National Women's League, 2020–2021 Hollywoodbets Super League, and 2021/22 CAF Women's Champions League winners.

Andile Dlamini worked in football after facing the South African women's under-20 team. The goalkeeper from Banyana has recovered from heart disease.

Andile Dlamini’s net worth

Her net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. Andile earns an annual salary of $1 million. Most of her income is from football sponsorships.

Andile Dlamini’s career

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Andile Dlamini of South Africa celebrates after the first goal of her team scored by Thembi Kgatlana during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup match at Stade Oceane on June 08, 2019, in Le Havre, France. Photo: Quality Sport Images
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Before her professional career, Andile Dlamini played for the South African women's under-20 team. The former "Sticks" played for Phomolong Ladies and Mamelodi Sundowns.

South Africa's women's national football team debuted in 2011 against Botswana. Goalkeepers Thokozile Mndaweni and Roxanne Barker started, with Andile Dlamini as backup. Dlamini played in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics in London and Rio de Janeiro, respectively. She skipped both tournaments.

She was devastated when South Africa was eliminated from the 2015 All-Africa Games after one draw. The group stage teams all drew. After Barker unexpectedly left the international squad for warm-ups and the 2016 Africa Women's Cup of Nations, new manager Desiree Ellis was expected to give Andile Dlamini a better chance at starting goalkeeping.

Andile Dlamini has won many titles, including the 2019–2020 SAFA National Women's League, the 2020–2021 Hollywoodbets Super League Team of the Year, the 2021/22 CAF Women's Champions League, and the CAF Women Champions League Tournament: Player of the Match against Malabo Kings.

Why is Andile Dlamini famous?

Andile Dlamini net worth
Andile Dlamini of South Africa makes a pass during a South Africa Training Session on July 17, 2023, in Wellington, New Zealand. Photo: Maja Hitij
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Andile Dlamini's reputation as South Africa's best player was solidified after he won the best goalie award at the 2021 African Champions League. She is a standout goalkeeper; her efforts and contributions have helped her teams win.

Andile Dlamini's injury

Banyana football star Andile Dlamini nearly lost it all two years ago. The multiple award-winning goalkeeper fought for her life after contracting COVID-19 during the 2020 pandemic, which caused fluid to build up in her heart.

After cardiac infusion therapy, the Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper could not run, jump, or walk far, endangering her career and life.

Andile Dlamini's music

The music production videos created by Andile Dlamini, the goalkeeper for the South African women's national soccer team, Banyana Banyana, have received significant acclaim from the general population of South Africa. The video garnered substantial online attention, leading numerous South Africans to pursue supplementary information regarding the person in question actively.

Andile's beautiful singing won over a lot of Banyana Banyana fans, but few thought she had a shot at making it as a solo artist. Her voice is as heavenly as one could hope for, and she has a shot at becoming a great singer despite the intimidating nature of the competition. Many of her followers liked the videos she posted and complimented her on her singing ability.

Andile Dlamini has won various awards and still aspiring to make her country proud. The Banyana Banyana goalkeeper returned to the squad after her heart illness injury and is ready to take South Africa to greater heights.

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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.
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