Refilwe Tholakele

Refilwe Tebogo Tholekele (born 26 January 1996), nicknamed Seven, is a Motswana footballer who plays as a forward for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies F.C. and the Botswana women's national team.

Early life
Tholakele started playing competitive football in 2007. At the age of 13, she was called up to a Botswana women's national under-17 team training camp where head coach Jacqueline Gaobinelwe nicknamed her "Seven" due to Tholakele's preference for the shirt number and being a Standard Seven student.

Township Rollers
In 2014, Tholakele signed with the women's team of Township Rollers F.C.

Malabo Kings F.C.
In August 2022, Tholakele signed with Equatoguinean team Malabo Kings F.C. on a one-year deal. She made a premature exit from the club, citing issues with late payments and poor accommodation.

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies
In May 2023, Tholakele signed with SAFA Women's League team Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies F.C. She scored on her debut in a 3–0 win over University of Johannesburg FC. They won the 2023 CAF Women's Champions league with Tholakele making it into the team of the tournament.

International career
Tholakele is a former captain of the Botswana women's national under-20 football team.

Honours
Club


 * CAF Women's Champions League: 2023

Individual


 * CAF Women's Champions League Team of the Tournament: 2023