South African Linda Motlhalo joins Chinese women's Super League, Beijing Phoenix



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After an impressive season with the Houston Dash in 2018, the midfielder has completed his transition to the Chinese side

Linda Motlhalo has joined the Beijing Phoenix Club of Houston Dash for a one year contract.

In February 2018, Motlhalo sealed his first professional stint at Houston Dash, JVW FC in South Africa, in the National Super League.

In Houston, the 20-year-old played 21 games and scored a goal, providing help during her one-season stint with James Clarkson's team.

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The midfielder then helped South Africa to qualify for the Women's World Cup for the first time at the 2018 African Nations Cup in Ghana, thus attracting China's interest, hence its recent outing. of the American group.

Having ended her contract with Dash, Mothalo has now completed her transfer to China's top female flight team alongside her compatriot Thembi Kgatlana.

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Congratulations are in order for @Banyana_Banyana towards the front @MaserameLinda who joins @ KgatlanaJnr11 at Beijing BG Phoenix FC in China. The duo also played together at the Houston Dash in the United States. They join new teammates after @CyprusCup @SAFA_net @SasolLeague @SasolSA #unlimited pic.twitter.com/pCUCmuIYkn

– Banyana_Banyana (@Banyana_Banyana) February 22, 2019

And Kim Bjorkegren's players hope the South African duo's arrival will strengthen the team in the next season after finishing sixth of last season.

By sealing their pbadage in China, the duo becomes the first South African to settle in the Asian country lately.

Motlhalo and Kgatlana are expected to team up with Beijing clubs after South Africa's next appearance at the 2019 Cyprus Women's Cup, whose kickoff is scheduled for Feb. 27.

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