Bulelani Nikani
Height
Shirt
Age
Preferred foot
Country
Transfer value
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center Back
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Started
1
Matches
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Minutes played
Rating
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Red cards
Season performance
Season Shot MapOn Target: 67%
0.84
xG
1
Goals
3
Shots
Match stats
| Date | Opponent | Result | ' | ★ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 |  Chippa United | D1 - 1 | 90 | — | — | 1 | 7.6 |
| Apr 8 |  TS Galaxy | W1 - 2 | 90 | — | — | — | 7.8 |
| Mar 21 |  AmaZulu FC | L0 - 1 | 90 | — | — | — | 6.8 |
| Mar 14 |  Sekhukhune United | D0 - 0 | 90 | — | — | — | 7.1 |
| Mar 4 |  Orlando Pirates | L1 - 2 | 90 | — | — | — | 6.7 |
| Feb 27 |  Magesi FC | W0 - 2 | 90 | — | — | — | 7.3 |
| Feb 14 |  Siwelele | D0 - 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10 | AmaZulu FC | L1 - 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31 |  Orbit College | D2 - 2 | 90 | — | — | — | 6.9 |
| Jan 25 |  Durban City | L1 - 0 | 90 | — | — | — | 7.0 |
About
Biography and Personal Profile of Bulelani Nikani
Bulelani Nikani is a professional 33-year-old footballer who plays as a center back for Polokwane City, born on February 23, 1993, who is right-footed. Known for his tactical intelligence, positional discipline, and technical skill on the pitch, he has become a key figure for both club and country. Follow Bulelani Nikani on FotLive for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotLive ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Bulelani Nikani Season Stats and Match Performance Analytics
In the current South Africa 8 Cup campaign, Bulelani Nikani has delivered standout performances. Over the course of 1 appearances (accumulating 0 minutes of active play), he has recorded 0 goals and 0 assists to his team's offensive output, securing a solid overall seasonal FotLive rating of 7.
Compared to other center backs in the competition, Bulelani Nikani ranks in the upper tier for goals scored, ratings, and active minutes played on the pitch.
Recent Match Log & Individual Performance Ratings
Bulelani Nikani's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:
- May 16, 2026: 1-1 draw at home vs Marumo Gallants (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 9, 2026: 0-0 draw away vs Lamontville Golden Arrows (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 6, 2026: 0-0 draw away vs Richards Bay (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 3, 2026: 3-0 loss away vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 29, 2026: 0-1 loss at home vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 26, 2026: 1-0 win at home vs Stellenbosch FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 18, 2026: 0-0 draw at home vs Kaizer Chiefs (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 11, 2026: 1-1 draw away vs Chippa United (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 8, 2026: 1-2 win away vs TS Galaxy (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- March 21, 2026: 0-1 loss at home vs AmaZulu FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
Tactical Style of Play & Graphic Analysis
Explore Bulelani Nikani's playing style with FotLive's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.
View Bulelani Nikani's shot map on FotLive to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.
Teammates, Career Path & International Representation
Bulelani Nikani currently plays for Polokwane City alongside Lebohang Nkaki, Mokibelo Ramabu, Thabang Matuludi, Tlou Nkwe, Gift Maswansanyi, Raymond Daniels, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Lerato Ntamane, Bonginkosi Dlamini, Sibusiso Tshabalala, Lindokuhle Mathebula, Monty Batlhabane, Sabelo Motsa, Ayabonga Gwangqa, Surprise Manthosi. Visit their player pages on FotLive to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.
On the international stage, Bulelani Nikani has represented South Africa.
Other notable players from South Africa include Vusi Sibiya, Sphiwe Mahlangu, Monde Mphambaniso, Ashley Hartog, Alan Koch, Bonginkosi Makume, Matthew Paul Booth, Sello Motsepe, Shaune Mogaila, Sabelo Nyembe, Tumi Moshobane, Kgotso Masangane, Ode Fulutudilu, Orebotse Mongae, Lawrence Ntswane. Explore each player's page on FotLive for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.
Career Trophies, Achievements & Competitions
Throughout their career, Bulelani Nikani has won 1 titles: 1st Division (2022/2023) with Polokwane City.
Bulelani Nikani has competed in South Africa 8 Cup, Premier Soccer League, League Cup, Cup. Each league page on FotLive provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.
FotLive provides comprehensive coverage of Bulelani Nikani, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Bulelani Nikani to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.