Nelson Gabolwelwe
Motswana footballer
Botswana
DefenderLeft back
Nelson Gabolwelwe: profile
Nelson Gabolwelwe (born 3 September 1977 in Botswana) is a former Botswana footballer who played as a defender and left back.
Gabolwelwe started out at Botswana Defence Force XI FC in 2002.
At international level, Gabolwelwe represented Botswana (2002–2008), earning 32 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Lesotho on 11 October 2003 (World Cup Qualification).
Botswana has produced 70 footballers in our database, including Boitumelo Mafoko, Noah Maposa and Tebogo Sembowa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 2003 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 2002–2009 (8 seasons)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 69% of Botswana internationals on record
- Latest move
- Botswana Defence Force XI FC (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Samuel Kuffour, Lyle Foster and Modibo Maïga (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2009 | Botswana Defence Force XI FC |
Botswana Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2008 | Botswana |
Senior | 32 | 3 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Oct 2003 | Botswana 4–1 Lesotho | 44 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 19 Jun 2004 | Botswana 2–0 Malawi | 25 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Nelson Gabolwelwe?
Nelson Gabolwelwe was born on 3 September 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Nelson Gabolwelwe born?
Nelson Gabolwelwe was born in Botswana.
Which national team does Nelson Gabolwelwe play for?
Nelson Gabolwelwe played international football for Botswana. He has 32 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Nelson Gabolwelwe played for?
Nelson Gabolwelwe's recorded clubs are Botswana Defence Force XI FC.
How tall is Nelson Gabolwelwe?
Nelson Gabolwelwe is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Nelson Gabolwelwe play?
Nelson Gabolwelwe played as a defender, left back and midfielder.
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