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ZUNGU:
PLACE
Speaking to the Mamelodi Sundowns Digital Magazine crew, Zungu couldn’t contain his excitement about reuniting with his former teammates, “It feels great to be back with players I have developed my career alongside. The warm welcome I also received from the fans was really amazing,” said the player.
During his first season at Sundowns, Bongani made 22 appearances and was an integral part of the team that won the 2013/14 PSL title. On leaving the club, Zungu declared, “When I left Sundowns, the team was already excelling. I came here as a very young boy from Amatuks. I learnt a lot during my time and managed to win some trophies.”
After Amiens SC were relegated from the French Ligue 1 at the end of the 2019/20, Zungu joined Glasgow Rangers in Scotland before returning to France at the beginning of the 2021/22 season. The Duduza-born footballer last played for Amiens SC in April against USL Dunkerque.
"The lifestyle in Europe is different and it helped me in terms of maturity off the pitch. I worked with many good coaches and world class players such as Jermain Defoe. At Amiens, I played against Paris-Saint Germain and those experiences have helped in my development as a player,” Zungu expressed.
Bongani continued to expand on what influenced his decision to return to the club, “Before re-signing with Sundowns, I thought about what I wanted to achieve, and the CAF Champions League is something that influenced my decision. The fact that Sundowns is amongst the best football clubs in Africa competing to win the trophy gives me hope that I will achieve my goal.”
On his return to Chloorkop, the midfielder was handed jersey number 8, a number worn by his former teammate and Sundowns legend, Hlompho Kekana.
With the FIFA World Cup starting this month, Zungu commented on his favourite player and who he thinks will take the spotlight in Qatar, “having played against Kylian Mbappe, I know his capabilities and I’m pretty certain after winning the previous edition he is expected to shine again.”
He further went on to discuss which African team he will be supporting, “When it comes to the World Cup, I will be rooting for Senegal,” stated Zungu. “African teams have never won the FIFA World Cup so it would be amazing for the continent if it were to happen. I’m really looking forward to the tournament kicking off soon.”
Bongani Zungu
9/10/1992, in Duduza
University of Pretoria, Vitoria Guimaraes, Amiens SC, Glasgow Rangers
Moroka Swallows 2 University of Pretoria 3 (14/9/2012)
University of Pretoria 1 Orlando Pirates 3 (7/10/2012)
South Africa 2 Burkina Faso 0 (17/8/2013, Friendly)
Swaziland 0 South Africa 3 (15/11/2013, Friendly)
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