Owen Mvimbi

Lonwabo Owen Mvimbi (birth 5 Jan 1988) [4] is a South African field hockey player who plays for the South African national team.

Owen Mvimbi
Personal information
Born Lonwabo Owen Mvimbi
(1988-01-05) 5 January 1988
Soweto, Johannesburg[1]
Height 172 cm (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Weight 75
Playing position Midfield
Club information
Current club Jeppe[2]
Senior career
Years Team
2016-2019 Mapungubwe Mambas[3]
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014-present South Africa 53 (3)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  South Africa
Africa Cup of Nations
Gold medal – first place2022 Accra
Last updated on: FIH at 6 Feb 2022

Club career

Current club Jeppe[2]

International career

Mvimbi made his South Africa debut when he played in the test at Germany.[5] He earned his 50th test cap in Namibia.[6] He competed in the 2020 Africa Cup of Nations and 2018 Commonwealth Games.

References
  1. "SA hockey team showing improvement but continue to battle in FIH Pro League". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  2. "Beaulieu's big win". 25 April 2021.
  3. "First ever PHL player draft a huge success - Premiere Hockey League (PHL) - South Africa". Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  4. "Hockey | Athlete Profile: Owen MVIMBI - Gold Coast 2018 Ccommonwealth Games". results.gc2018.com.
  5. "International Hockey Federation". tms.fih.ch. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  6. "ACN2022 | South African Hockey Men outclass Namibia in Opening match - South African Hockey Association". www.sahockey.co.za. Retrieved 6 February 2022.



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