Bongiwe Msomi
- January 10, 2024
- Netballer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Bongiwe Msomi |
Occupation | Netballer |
Date Of Birth | Jan 19, 1988(1988-01-19) |
Age | 36 |
Birthplace | Mpumalanga |
Country | South Africa |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Bongiwe Msomi Biography
Name | Bongiwe Msomi |
Birthday | Jan 19 |
Birth Year | 1988 |
Place Of Birth | Mpumalanga |
Birth Country | South Africa |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Bongiwe Msomi is one of the most popular and richest Netballer who was born on January 19, 1988 in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Bongiwe Msomi (born 19 January 1988) is an South African netball player. She is a player in the position of Centre and Wing Attack.
In the year 2010, Msomi was invited to the SPAR Proteas training camp but did not make the cut for the team. The following year , she was again a part of the SPAR Proteas training camp and was part of the team for 2011’s 2011 World Netball Championships in Singapore.
On the 18 August 2016 Msomi was announced as captain of the SPAR Proteas for their tour of New Zealand and Australia for the Quad Series. She succeeded Holtzhausen who suffered a knee injury in the SPAR national championships in Durban the previous week. Msomi has remained the captain of the SPAR Proteas squad for the 2017 and 2018 Quad Series.
In 2017 Msomi received an offer from the Adelaide Thunderbirds, and in 2018 joined the team as to play in Australia’s Suncorp Super Netball. At the end of the 2018 season she returned to the UK to play for Wasps Netball.
After playing for eThekwini in the Salga KZN-DSR games, Msomi joined the under-19 team and later, in the team for under-21s. Msomi played for the under-21s team during the 2009 World Youth Netball Championships in the Cook Islands. Msomi was captain of the under-21s team during the 2009 World Youth Netball Championships in the Cook Islands.
Bongiwe Msomi Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Netballer |
House | Living in own house. |
Bongiwe Msomi is one of the richest Netballer from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bongiwe Msomi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Msomi began her netball career in the year 2004. She was at 16 years old she was at Chief Luthayi High School located in Durban. In her first game, she was a substitute player at the position Wing Defence. The team was short of one player. She didn’t have equipment or training shoes at the time, but was given an old uniform by the coach at school S’thembiso. Mncwabe, so that she could continue playing. Msomi changed out of her sports uniform on the court before returning home, where she could not wear her clothes at home due to cultural considerations. Msomi acknowledges Mncwabe her first coach for netball, for launching and sustaining her career in netball. Msomi said that Mncwabe utilized his own money to purchase cones, balls, and shoes that allowed the girls he taught to play.
In 2005, Msomi was selected to represent the region of eThekwini in the Salga KZN DSR Games and was moved between goal-attack and center.
Msomi made her debut for the Proteas in 2011 and became deputy to Maryka Holtzhausen in 2013.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 ft 5 im |
Bongiwe Msomi height 5 ft 5 im Bongiwe weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Bongiwe Msomi Dating?
According to our records, Bongiwe Msomi is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Bongiwe Msomi’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Bongiwe Ranked on the list of most popular Netballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Bongiwe Msomi celebrates birthday on January 19 of every year.
What team does Bongiwe Msomi play for?
Bongi Msomi is the captain of the South African netball team known as the Proteas. She grew up in a township called Hammarsdale in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, and is the fifth of eight children in her family.
When did Bongiwe Msomi start playing netball?
Msomi started playing netball in 2004 at the age of 16 while at Chief Luthayi High School in Durban. In her first match she was a fill-in player playing the position Wing Defence when the team was one player short.
How many caps does Bongi Msomi have?
She graduated to the senior side in 2011 and has captained the national team since 2016, earning a total of 104 caps so far.
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Personal information
Children| Bianca van Dyk
Netball career
Playing position(s): GS, GA
Years| Club team(s)| Apps
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