Timmy T Maranda
Banyana Banyana star, Hildah Magaia signed her professional contract with Moron BK in Sweden on Wednesday and she is ready for the new challenge.
Magaia was part of the Banyana Banyana side that retained the Cosafa Cup 2020 and she was named the best player in the Cosafa Women’s Championship.
The striker had a fantastic season with Tshwane University of Technology in the SAFA National Women’s League by scoring 36 goals and finished the season tied with Rhoda Mulaudzi in the scoring charts.
The striker also helped TUT to finish as runners up in the SAFA National Women’s League behind Champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies.
The Denilton born striker told Scrolla.Africa she is very happy and ready for her new journey.
“The time is now. I’m hoping to have the best time of my life in Sweden and to be able to use the talent that God has given me in a good way. I want to make my family and the nation proud,” she said.
Magaia joins a growing list of Banyana Banyana’s players who are flying the South African flag high in world football.
Banyana Banyana players now playing overseas:
Thembi Kgathlana, Spain
Noko Matlou, Spain
Jermaine Seopasenwe, Portugal
Refiloe Jane, Italy
Ode Fuluditulu, Finland
Janine Van Wyk, Scotland
Bambanani Mbane, Belarus
Lebogang Ramalepe, Belarus
Kelso Peskin, France
Amanda Mthandi, Spain
Nothando Vilakazi, Spain
Rhoda Mulaudzi, Belarus
Andisiwe Ngcoyi, Kosovo
Zanele Nhlapo, Kosovo, Albania
Linda Motlhali, Sweden
Regina Mogolola, Serbia
Rachel Sebati, Turkey
Amogelang Motau, USA
Letago Modiba, Turkey
kholoso Biyana, Spain
Leandra Smeda, Sweden
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