Tiklas Thutlwa

Tiklas Thutlwa (born 9 May 1999) is a South African soccer player who plays as a forward for Sekhukhune United in the Premier Soccer League.

Tiklas Thutlwa
Personal information
Full name Tiklas Ntshilo Thutlwa
Date of birth (1999-05-09) 9 May 1999
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Sekhukhune United
Youth career
Black Leopards
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Black Leopards 74 (26)
2023– Sekhukhune United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 July 2023

Career

Thutlwa made his debut in the 2019-20 South African Premier Division on 16 August 2020. He first came in the spotlight when scoring both goals in a 2–1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs in May 2021. Nonetheless, his club Black Leopards were relegated in 2021.[1][2] The Sowetan called him "one of the few players who deserved to remain in the top-flight".[3] Thutlwa subsequently became top goalscorer of the 2021-22 National First Division with 16 goals. After that he desired a move to the first tier again.[4]

Such a move did not materialize, but after the Black Leopards were relegated from the 2022-23 National First Division, Thutlwa became a free agent. He was wanted by Sekhukhune United, and the move went through among over half a dozen other new signings.[5][6]

In March 2023, he collapsed on the field during a match, but his condition was not critical.[7]

International career

Thutlwa was a part of South Africa's squad for the 2021 COSAFA Cup,[8] albeit without playing.

He was named in the preliminary squad for the 2023 COSAFA Cup,[9] and again made the final squad.

Personal life

He is nicknamed "Castro".[5][10]

References
  1. Tiklas Thutlwa at Soccerway
  2. Adams, Zaahier (26 May 2021). "Thutlwa is Kaizer Chiefs' slayer as Black Leopards fight off relegation". IOL. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  3. Ndebele, Sihle (23 September 2021). "Thutlwa settles to life in NFD after he got no offers". The Sowetan. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  4. Tsotsi, Athenkosi (31 May 2022). "Thutlwa ready to bang in the goals in the big league". The Sowetan. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  5. "Sekhukhune Linked With Striker Tiklas Thutlwa". Soccer Laduma. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  6. Raophala, Mauwane (4 July 2023). "Sekhukhune United make eighth signing". Soccer News 24. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  7. Raophala, Mauwane (18 March 2023). "PSL player collapses on the field". FAR Post. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  8. "BAFANA BAFANA SQUAD ANNOUNCED". Ink Sport. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  9. Gibbs, Herman (25 June 2023). "Bright local talent called up to Bafana COSAFA squad". DFA. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  10. "Leopards' striker, Tiklas Thutlwa, crowned as top goal scorer". Zoutnet. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
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