Bongani Mpandle (born 12 July 1992) is a South African soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Magesi.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 July 1992 | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Magesi | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | United | 12 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 3 | (0) |
| 2016–2021 | Maritzburg United | 18 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Cape Town City | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | Magesi | 2 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | South Africa | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 November 2024 | |||
He was a squad member for South Africa's youth international team, among others at the 2011 COSAFA U-20 Cup.[1] Having played for United F.C. in 2012–13, he then joined Bloemfontein Celtic and made his first-tier debut in the 2014–15 South African Premier Division.[2] In 2016 he moved on to Maritzburg United.[3] It was presumed that Mpandle would be a backup at Maritzburg United.[4]
In 2019 Mpandle was called up to Bafana Bafana, who fielded a younger team than usual in the 2020 African Nations Championship qualification against Lesotho. Mpandle conceded three goals as Lesotho won 3–2.[5][6]
In the summer of 2021 Mpandle moved on to Cape Town City. Here, it was understood that Mpandle would serve as a backup, or "understudy", to Darren Keet. [7][8][9] With the deal originally lasting one year, he was quickly brought back after another goalkeeper Hugo Marques left Cape Town City.[10] In the single league game where Keet was benched and Mpandle was given the opportunity for Cape Town City, Mpandle conceded three goals. He left Cape Town City in the summer of 2024,[11] but stayed in the Premier Division, now with Magesi.[12]
References
edit- ^ "SA under-20 coach warns team". News 24. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Bongani Mpandle at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Khanyile, Nokuthula (20 July 2016). "Maritzburg United announce new recruits". News 24. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Piek, Morgan (12 July 2016). "Celtic sign Sibanda and target two strikers". OFM. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Lesotho 'Crocodiles' edge out Bafana in five-goal CHAN thriller". IOL. African News Agency. 28 July 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Bongani Mpandle at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Cape Town City Confirm Signing Goalkeeper Bongani Mpandle". Soccer Laduma. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Mtshazo, Xolile (6 July 2021). "The Citizens unveil second keeper Mpandle in less than 24 hours". Sunday World. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Khoza, Neville (7 July 2021). "Mpandle aims to benefit from Keet's experience at CT City". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Makonco, Sinethemba (18 August 2022). "Confirmed: Mpandle Returns To City". iDiski Times. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Sithole, Sinethemba (6 June 2024). "Cape Town City confirm five departures". FAR Post. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Matakanye, Robert (26 July 2024). "Magesi Makes Raft Signings, Including Ex-Chiefs And Sundowns". Sportswire. Retrieved 17 November 2024.