Wonder Nhleko
Liswati former association footballer
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Wonder Mabandla Nhleko (born 16 April 1981) is a Liswati former footballer.[1]
Early life
Nhleko started playing football at a young age and was a more individualistic player as a youth player.[2]
Club career
Nhleko is nicknamed "Samba Jive".[3] He has been regarded as one of the most experienced players in Eswatini and played in South Africa.[4] He has been regarded as one of the most important players of Swazi side Mbabane Swallows.[5] He helped the club win every trophy in Swaziland and achieve a season-long unbeaten run that included the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.[6] He has been the oldest player to play in the Swazi top flight.[7]
International career
Nhleko made his COSAFA Cup debut for Eswatini in 2002 .[8] Altogether, he has made 45 appearances for the Eswatini national football team.
Style of play
Post-playing career
Nhleko has taken managerial courses.[11]
