Today, we’re going to look at 12 famous actresses who dated or are married to soccer players. These relationships often make headlines and add an interesting layer to the lives of these celebrities.

1. Amanda Mangu

Amanda Mangu plays the role of Dr. Elizabeth on “The Wife.” The actress is a sports journalist and interviews soccer players for a living. It was during her time as a sports journalist that she met the former Kaizer Chiefs player, Siphiwe Tshabalala, with whom she possibly had a baby.

Although she does not confirm whether he is the father, most people believe it is him because she had a baby boy in 2017 while still dating Tshabalala. Despite the relationship, Amanda’s relationship with Tshabalala did not last long. After three years of dating, they finally called it quits. Now, Amanda Mangu is happily married and off the market. She got married in a traditional wedding ceremony.

2. Thuli Phongolo

Most people know Thuli Phongolo from TV roles like “Vuyisile Mama” on “Scandal” and “Zama” on Netflix’s “Blood & Water.” She’s one of the South African actresses who are dating soccer players.

Thuli has been dating Siphesihle Ndlovu for almost three years, and in April 2022, they welcomed their first son. However, the relationship was not all fun. In 2021, Ndlovu was rumored to have been cheating on Thuli, but the couple found their way around that rough patch and they are now going strong.

3. Natasha Thahane

Natasha Thahane is a South African actress and influencer, best known for her role as Wendy Dlamini on “Blood & Water.” She has also acted in numerous other roles. Natasha has a child with the football player, Andile Jali. They’ve been dating for some time, initially trying to hide their relationship until Natasha fell pregnant, which was impossible to hide.

Eventually, the news came out, and they made it official by turning the note into a private ceremony. After keeping the relationship discreet, actress Natasha and the football player Andile have announced an amicable separation. Natasha shared the stunning news on her Instagram account, where she explained that despite parting ways, they remain friends and co-parents to their baby.

4. Minnie Dlamini

You can’t talk about actresses who dated or married soccer players without mentioning Minnie Dlamini. Minnie was married to the former American footballer, Quinton Jones, but before him, she dated the soccer player, Itumeleng Khune, who was alleged to have paid 1 million Rand for her lobola.

The two dated for three years before calling it quits in 2014. Back to her marriage with Quinton, the couple filed for a divorce in February 2022 after six years of marriage. They got married in July 2017 and have a son, Jones, who was born in 2020. Minnie claimed that she was financially supporting her husband, Quinton, during their marriage.

5. Bonang Matheba

Bonang Matheba, affectionately referred to by her fans as Queen B, is an entertainer and actress known for her work ethic and determination. Unlike other celebrities on this list, she does not necessarily have a kid with a soccer player, but she dated one. She was dating the former Kaizer Chiefs legend, Siphiwe Tshabalala, while she was still presenting on Kaizer Chiefs’ football TV.

The soccer player did not hide his love for Queen B, spending lavish vacations and splurging on her. However, the couple did not pass the test of time, just like how Tshabalala scored the first goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Tournament. Siphiwe Tshabalala’s marriage with Miss South Africa 2010, Bontle Mojapelo, also ended.

6. Palesa ‘Pelz’ Mofokeng

Pelz has always had a thing for men in sports or in the spotlight in general. Firstly, she was married to Walter Mokoena, who is best known for headlining the famous soccer show “Soccer Zone.” Despite having a daughter named Tiyani, who was born in 2007, the couple had a fallout while Pelz was pregnant.

After separating from Walter, she dated another sports caster named Robert Marawa. The two made headlines when they made their affair official in 2016. They called it quits in 2018 for personal reasons.

In 2018, social media was set ablaze after rumors made headlines that Pelz was dating Congolese-Spanish NBA player Serge Ibaka. While neither Pelz nor Ibaka commented on the alleged affair, fans were left to guess if it was true or not.

7. Lerato Kganyago

Lerato Kganyago, not an actress but a radio and television personality, was in a relationship with the soccer player, Knowledge Musona, for four years and was also engaged to be married. They got pregnant but unfortunately lost their baby.

Lerato mentioned that even though she and Musona are no longer romantically involved, they are still very good friends. They both moved on, and Lerato is now married.

8. Khanyi Mbau

If you watch “The Wife,” then you probably know Khanyi Mbau because she played on the show. But she’s not just an actress; she’s also a film director and a singer. She’s one of those actresses who fell in love with a soccer player.

She’s married to none other than Knowledge Musona, the former Kaizer Chiefs attacker who came from Zimbabwe. Musona has a daughter with his first wife of ten years, and Khanyi is his second wife. Khanyi’s mother confirmed that their daughter was engaged to Musona, who also released a single celebrating their union.

9. Ayanda Thabethe

Ayanda Thabethe is not an actress, but she’s a real TV star. Her former partner, Andile Mpisane, is one of South Africa’s most talked-about couples. The couple started dating in 2013 after Andile was married to a woman named Tamia.

The former footballer and fitness bunny got married in 2015. The marriage produced a daughter named Amahle in 2015 and twins in 2017, named Andile Junior and Ayanda. The troubled marriage finally met its end in 2020 when the footballer announced that he had parted ways with his wife, before coming back to clarify that they were still married but only separated.

10. Dineo Ranaka

Reality TV star Dineo Ranaka has two baby daddies from soccer: Robin Peterson and Jomo Sono. Her ex-husband was recently linked to reality TV star Boity Thulo after he parted ways with his wife, Nonhle Thema.

The boy was also in the middle of a conflict between Peterson and his ex-wife, Nonhle. Although she was once a wife, she has moved on from that life and is currently in another relationship.

11. Boity Thulo

Boity Thulo became popular when she entered the Big Brother house. She dated the Nigerian and Orlando Pirates player, Orlando Pirates. The couple broke up due to cheating.

12. Natasha Henstridge

Natasha Henstridge, the daughter of multimillionaire Premier League outfit owner Roy Hodgson, dated the goalkeeper, Tim Howard, while she was working as his personal fitness trainer. Like most celebrity couples, it ended in tears.

And that will be all for today. Thank you for watching. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more content about your celebrities.

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