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Bulelani Nikani Stats & Analysis

Polokwane City

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2 Goals

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2250 Mins

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2 Goals

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Bulelani Nikani has played 2250 minutes in Premier League in the 2024/2025 season for Polokwane City, playing predominantly at Defender, scoring 2 goals and providing 0 assists.

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