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Phuti Lekoloane (born 1991 or 1992 (age 31–32)), also known as Phuti Minaj, is a South African footballer and LGBTQ activist,[1][2] from Moletjie, Ga-kolopo, a rural township near Polokwane in the Limpopo province.[2] He played for JDR Stars, a Pretoria-based organization, on their second division team as goalkeeper,[1] and now does so for Tornado F.C., also in the SAFA Second Division.[2] He is Africa’s first openly gay male footballer, having come out publicly in July 2015.[1] His nickname Phuti Minaj came from his mentor John Moshoeu, who caught him twerking while watching a video from Nicki Minaj.[3]
- ^ a b c DeBarros, Luiz (22 July 2016). "This is Phuti Lekoloane – South Africa's first openly gay male footballer". Mamba Online. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ a b c Ngidi, Njabulo (29 April 2019). "Phuti Lekoloane paves LGBTQIA+ way for footballers". New Frame. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "Soccer star Phuti Lekoloane opens up about being gay on air". ZAlebs. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.