Bongani Zungu
Bongani Zungu (born 9 October 1992) is a South African professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the South African national team and Scottish club Rangers, on loan from French club Amiens.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 9 October 1992 | ||
Place of birth | Duduza, South Africa | ||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
Rangers (on loan from Amiens) | ||
Number | 15 | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2012 | Dynamos | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2013 | University of Pretoria | 25 | (7) |
2013–2016 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 58 | (1) |
2016–2017 | Vitória Guimarães | 19 | (1) |
2017– | Amiens | 52 | (2) |
2020– | → Rangers (loan) | 9 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2013– | South Africa | 29 | (5) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:40, 12 January 2021 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 July 2019 |
Club career
Having joined the University of Pretoria 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.[1]
Zungu suffered a hairline fracture of the shin in a 3–2 win over Maritzburg United, ruling him out for up to twelve weeks.[2] Despite missing most of the second half of the 2015–16 season, Zungu had the perfect send off from Sundowns with the club lifting the PSL title in May.[3]
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.[4] After a season in Portugal, Zungu moved to French club Amiens.
Scottish club Rangers signed Zungu on loan from Amiens in October 2020.[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]
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] Bongani Zungu is in a relationship with South African actress Cindy Mahlangu.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 17 January 2021[9]
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
University of Pretoria | 2012–13 | Premier Division | 25 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 27 | 7 | |
Mamelodi Sundowns | 2013–14 | Premier Division | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
2014–15 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 30 | 0 | ||
2015–16 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | ||
Total | 58 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 73 | 3 | ||
Vitória Guimarães | 2016–17 | Primeira Liga | 16 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 23 | 2 | ||
2017–18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
Total | 19 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 3 | ||
Amiens | 2017–18 | Ligue 1 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 1 | ||
2018–19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||||
2019–20 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 1 | ||||
Rangers (on loan) | 2020-21 | Scottish Premiership | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Career total | 164 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 195 | 15 |
International
- As of matches played on 12 July 2019[10]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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South Africa | 2013 | 6 | 1 |
2014 | 3 | 0 | |
2015 | 9 | 1 | |
2016 | 0 | 0 | |
2017 | 4 | 0 | |
2018 | 1 | 0 | |
2019 | 4 | 2 | |
2020 | 1 | 1 | |
Total | 28 | 5 |
- Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Zungu goal.[10]
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 15 November 2013 | Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba, Swaziland | ![]() | 1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
2 | 29 March 2015 | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa | ![]() | 1–1 | 1–1 | |
3 | 28 June 2019 | Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt | ![]() | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations |
4 | 10 July 2019 | Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt | ![]() | 1–1 | 1–2 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations |
5 | 13 November 2020 | Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa | ![]() | 2–0 | 2-0 | 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
Honours
References
- "University of Pretoria coach Steve Barker says the new signings have replaced Aubrey Ngoma, Bongani Zungu and Mame Niang – News". Kick Off. 22 July 2013. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- Mabasa, Tiyani (3 February 2016). "Zungu's injury 'a blessing'". The Sowetan. Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
- van Nelson, Rouel (5 May 2016). "How Mamelodi Sundowns won the Absa Premiership". Goal South Africa. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- "Official: Bongani Zungu to join Vitoria de Guimaraes next season". Kick Off. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- "Bongani Zungu joins Rangers from Amiens on loan with option for permanent move. He will help the club to win their 55th league title. The most successful club in the world. 🔴⚪️🔵". BBC Sport. BBC. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- "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.
- Bongani Zungu at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- Bongani Zungu at National-Football-Teams.com
External links
- Bongani Zungu at Soccerway
- Bongani Zungu at National-Football-Teams.com