Lovisa Mulunga
Lovisa Tuyakula Mulunga (born 18 March 1995) is a Namibian footballer who plays as a defender for Namibia Women's Super League club Tura Magic FC, where she is team captain,[2] and the Namibia women's national team, also known as the Brave Gladiators.[3] She was named the 2011/2012 Namibia Women's Super League Player of the Season.[4][5]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Lovisa Tuyakula Mulunga | ||
Date of birth | 18 March 1995 | ||
Place of birth | Windhoek, Namibia[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Tura Magic | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Albany State Golden Rams | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Tura Magic | |||
International career‡ | |||
2006–2009 | Namibia U17 | ||
2010–2012 | Namibia U20 | ||
Namibia | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 March 2013 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 March 2013 |
Mulunga won the NFA Women Super League with JS Academy and was part of the under-20 Zone 6 squad that won the inaugural NFA/DFB Women Super Cup in 2012 after defeating 21 Brigade United by 8–0.[6] Mulunga, captained the Under-17 national women team and has played for the under-20 national team.[7]
Mulunga is considered a versatile player. She was a member of the senior national squad that played in the 2012 African Women Championship qualifiers.[7]
Mulunga has studied at the Albany State University in the United States, playing for the Albany State Golden Rams.
References
- "I just prioritise – Mulunga". Namibian Sun.
- "Mulunga hails Magic's teamwork".
- Nandjigwa, Gabriel (18 February 2013). ""The Rock" expectant of new season". The Villager. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- "Mulunga Best Player as Academy wins Super League". Namibia Football Association. 6 August 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- "Mulunga, JS Academy win titles". The Namibian. 7 August 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- "Zone VI team are Super Cup Champs". Namibia Football Association. 12 November 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- "Mulunga back to lead". Namibia Football Association. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2016.