ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland women's soccer Head Coach JuanPa Favero announced Tuesday the addition of Karabo Dhlamini, who will join the Golden Grizzlies for the 2021 fall season.
 
Karabo Dhlamini 
Johannesburg, South Africa
TuksSport High School | Northwestern Ohio
5'4 | Midfield

Highlights

• 2021 NAIA All-American Honorable Mention honoree
• Selected as the 2021 WHAC Newcomer of the Year
• 2021 First Team All-WHAC selection 
• Represented South Africa at the 2018 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup
• Served as captain of the South African U-17 National Team during the 2018 World Cup
• Current member of the U-19 National Team
• Made her senior debut on Jan. 19, 2019 in a match against the Netherlands
• Played for the Mamelodi Sundowns FC and the South Africa women's national team
• Scored more than five goals in one match

Why Dhlamini Chose Oakland
1. Want to pursue my career
2. Get a better education
3. Get to play with the best players

Favero on Dhlamini
"Karabo is another extremely versatile player. She can play anywhere down the spine; as a center-back, a central midfielder, or even as a center forward. With her vast international experience, athletic and technical ability, as well as her exceptional soccer IQ, she will bring a unique set of skills to our program."