Warren Lewis (born 13 April 1971) is a South African former professional

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Biography

After a few seasons at

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, Lewis decided to become more religious. He chose to refrain from playing matches on the

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. In 2009, Lewis coached the Maccabi South Africa side at the

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International

Lewis earned his first cap for the

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in a

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semi-final match against

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on 29 July 2000. His only other appearance for South Africa came in an

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qualifier versus

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in September of that same year.

Relocated

In 2015, Lewis relocated to Israel.

Honours

Club

Orlando Pirates (Official Tournaments) *

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: 2000/01 * Top Eight Cup: 2000

Individual

Southern New Hampshire University * NSCAA All-America: 1994 * NSCAA All-New England: 1991, 1992, 1994

References

Footnotes

1971 births Living people Soccer players from Durban Jewish footballers South African men's soccer players AmaZulu F.C. players Orlando Pirates F.C. players South Africa men's international soccer players Moroka Swallows F.C. players White South African people Southern New Hampshire Penmen men's soccer players Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders Jewish South African sportspeople Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States South African expatriate men's soccer players South African expatriate sportspeople in the United States {{SouthAfrica-footy-bio-stub