Bongani Zungu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 October 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Duduza, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Vitória Guimarães | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010-2012 | Dynamos | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | University of Pretoria | 25 | (7) |
| 2013–2016 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 58 | (1) |
| 2016– | Vitória Guimarães | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2013– | South Africa | 19 | (2) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 09:09, 10 February 2016 (UTC). | |||
Bongani Zungu (born 9 October 1992) is a South African footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vitória S.C. in the Primeira Liga.[1]
Club career
Pretoria University
Having joined the club from Dynamos at the start of the 2012-13 season, Zungu helped AmaTuks to a top eight finish in the club's debut campaign in the PSL. At the end of the season it was announced that Zungu would be joining Mamelodi Sundowns in a swap deal, with Buhle Mkhwanazi and Siyabonga Ngubane joining University of Pretoria.[2]
Mamelodi Sundowns
On 20 January 2016, Zungu's agent Steve Kapeluschnik confirmed that he would be joining Portuguese side Vitória de Guimarães upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the season.[3] 11 days after the announcement Zungu suffered a hairline fracture of the shin in a 3-2 win over Maritzburg United, ruling him out for up to twelve weeks.[4] Despite missing most of the second half of the season, Zungu had the perfect send off from Sundowns with the club lifting the PSL title in May. [5]
International career
Zungu made his debut for South Africa in a 2–0 win against Burkina Faso on 17 August 2013.[6] He scored his first international goal against Swaziland on 15 November 2013, with South Africa winning 3–0.[7]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 30 January 2016
| Club | Season | League | Cup 1 | Continental 2 | Other 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists |  |
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| University of Pretoria | 2012-13 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 25 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2013-14 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2015-16 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | |
| Total | 58 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 1 | |
| Career Total | 83 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 1 | |
1 Includes Telkom Knockout matches 2 Includes CAF Champions League matches 3 Includes MTN 8 matches
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 | | | Friendly | |
| - | 30 November 2014 | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa |  Ivory Coast | | | Friendly 1 | |
| 2 | 29 March 2015 | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa |  Nigeria | | | Friendly |
1 Nelson Mandela Challenge Match - not FIFA recognized
Honours
Club
Mamelodi Sundowns
- PSL: 2013-14; 2015-16
- Nedbank Cup: 2014-15
- Telkom Knockout: 2015-16
Personal life
In July 2014 Zungu was a victim of a hi-jacking when a group of armed men made off with his car outside his home in Duduza.[8]
References
- ↑ {{http://www.vitoriasc.pt/pt/news/index/view/bongani-zungu-chega-na-proxima-epoca}}
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Official: Bongani Zungu to join Vitoria de Guimaraes next season". Kick Off. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- ↑ Mabasa, Tiyani (3 February 2016). "Zungu's injury 'a blessing'". The Sowetan. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
- ↑ van Nelson, Rouel (5 May 2016). "How Mamelodi Sundowns won the Absa Premiership". Goal South Africa. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ "Shabba, Nomandela secure win for Bafana". IOL. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ↑ "Comfortable win for Bafana over Swaziland". Kick Off. 15 November 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ↑ "Mamelodi Sundowns Midfielder Bongani Zungu Survives Hijacking". Soccer Laduma. 20 July 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
External links
- Bongani Zungu at National-Football-Teams.com
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