Bongani Zungu

Bongani Zungu
Personal information
Date of birth9 October 1992
Place of birthDuduza, South Africa
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
Mamelodi Sundowns
Number34
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2010–2012Dynamos
2012–2013University of Pretoria25(7)
2013–Mamelodi Sundowns9(1)
National team
2013–South Africa12(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 November 2013.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 29 March 2015

Bongani Zungu (born 9 October 1992) is a South African footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League.[1]

Pretoria University

He was one of the unknowns in the 2012-13 season. He played a big role in the club's top eight finish where he was part of a trio with Mame Niang and Aubrey Ngoma. The three players left the club. Steve Barker said "We believe that we have replaced those players and we didn't lose Zungu. It was decision to let him go ..."[2]

International career

Zungu made his debut for South Africa in a 2–0 win against Burkina Faso on 17 August 2013.[3] He scored his first international goal against Swaziland on 15 November 2013, with South Africa winning 3–0.[4]

International goals

Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1. 15 November 2013 Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba, Swaziland  Swaziland
1–0
3–0
Friendly
2. 30 November 2014 Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa  Ivory Coast
1–0
2–0
Friendly
3. 29 March 2015 Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa  Nigeria
1–1
1–1
Friendly

References

  1. "ABSA Premiership 2012/13 - Bongani Zungu Player Profile". MTNFootball. 2013-05-11. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
  2. "University of Pretoria coach Steve Barker says the new signings have replaced Aubrey Ngoma, Bongani Zungu and Mame Niang - News". Kick Off. 2013-07-22. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
  3. "Shabba, Nomandela secure win for Bafana". Iol.co.za. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  4. "Comfortable win for Bafana over Swaziland". Kickoff.com. Retrieved 18 November 2013.

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