Sherwyn Naicker (born 26 March 1991) is a South African former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper.

Sherwyn Naicker
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-03-26) 26 March 1991 (age 33)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
SuperSport United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 SuperSport United 1 (0)
2012–2014 Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 18 (0)
2014–2016 Jomo Cosmos 55 (0)
2016–2017 Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 30 (0)
2017–2019 Lamontville Golden Arrows 0 (0)
Total 104 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Naicker has played for SuperSport United, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila, Jomo Cosmos and Lamontville Golden Arrows.[1]

He retired from football, beginning work as a sales executive for a beverage company in September 2019.[2] In May 2020 he accused Jomo Cosmos manager Jomo Sono and player Bamuza Sono of falsely accusing him of match fixing and ruining his reputation.[2] The claims were denied by Jomo Sono, who threatened Naicker with legal action.[3]

In July 2020 Naicker was reported to be close to returning to professional football.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "South Africa - S. Naicker - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ a b "'Jomo Sono and son ruined my reputation,' says Sherwyn Naicker". SowetanLIVE.
  3. ^ "Jomo Sono threatens legal action against Sherwyn Naicker". Kick Off. 13 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Sherwyn Naicker set for PSL comeback after retirement". Kick Off. 21 July 2020.