Lindokuhle "Linda" Mkhwanazi (also known as "Bob") (born July 12, 1985 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal

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South Africa

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Football (soccer)

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 player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Thanda Royal Zulu

Thanda Royal Zulu

Thanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.-History:...

 in the South African Premier Soccer League

Premier Soccer League

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Career

Since making his professional debut on October 19, 2007 - when Pirates went on the rampage, beating Bloemfontein Celtic

Bloemfontein Celtic

Bloemfontein Celtic is a South African football club based in Bloemfontein, founded in 1969 as Mangaung United, and renamed in 1984 to its current name. The club currently compete in Premier Soccer League, and selected Seisa Ramabodu Stadium as their home venue...

 3-0 in an ABSA Premiership game - Mkhwanazi has been outstanding. The fact that he has so far featured in six of the club's 11 games speaks volume as the Owen Da Gama

Owen Da Gama

Owen Da Gama is a former South African footballer, and current manager of Platinum Stars.He is also known for having coached Orlando Pirates and has previously managed current club Platinum Stars, who were previously known as Silver Stars, from 2000 until 2007.During his playing career he spent...

 coached side has a number of talented midfielders.

Mkhwanazi's achievements with Pirates while he was still in their development structures includes representing the country in the finals of the Nike Premier Cup last year in England

England

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 after his club beat Supersport United

Supersport United

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4-3 on penalties back at home.

International career

Mkhwanazi has been competing at an international level with the Under-23 Olympic team since 2004.