Rhulani Manzini (born 6 March 1988) is a South African soccer player who plays for South African Premier Division side Magesi, as a forward.[1] He has also played professionally for Batau, Jomo Cosmos, Sivutsa Stars, Witbank Spurs, Platinum Stars , AmaZulu and Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 March 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Acornhoek, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Magesi Fc | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Batau | ||
| 2011–2013 | Jomo Cosmos | 4 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Sivutsa Stars | 6 | (0) |
| 2014 | Witbank Spurs | 7 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Platinum Stars | 9 | (1) |
| 2015–2017 | Chippa United | 31 | (11) |
| 2017–2018 | AmaZulu | 19 | (5) |
| 2018–2020 | Chippa United | 29 | (6) |
| 2020–2021 | Marumo Gallants | 11 | (2) |
| 2021–2024 | Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila | 12 | (2) |
| 2024– | Magesi | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:19, 30 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editBorn in Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga,[2][3] he began his career at Batau in 2009,[4] before joining Jomo Cosmos in 2011.[5] He made his debut in the South African Premier Division in December 2011 in a 2–1 victory over Platinum Stars.[3] After spells at Sivutsa Stars and Witbank Spurs during the 2013–14 season,[3] he joined Platinum Stars in the summer of 2014.[6] After scoring once in nine league appearances for Platinum Stars,[1] he signed for Chippa United in 2015.[7] He appeared in 31 league matches for Chippa, scoring eleven goals, before leaving to join AmaZulu in August 2017.[3][8] He returned to Chippa United the following summer[9] but was released by the club in December 2019.[10] He threatened legal action with Chippa United in 2020 after not receiving a settlement following the termination of his contract.[11] He joined Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in November 2020.[12][13]
References
edit- ^ a b Rhulani Manzini at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Ngcatshe, Phumzile (1 April 2020). "Manzini: My family was also affected by tribalism at AmaZulu". Goal. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Who is AmaZulu's new striker Rhulani Manzini". amazulufc.net. AmaZulu F.C. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ "All the transfer window deals". Kick Off. 16 December 2009. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ "Rhulani Manzini". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Fakude, Ernest (31 July 2014). "Platinum Stars sign Rhulani Manzini from Witbank Spurs". Kick Off. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ "All the new PSL signings so far…". Kick Off. 24 July 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Madlala, Robin-Duke (24 August 2017). "Former Chippa United striker Rhulani Manzini will join AmaZulu". Kick Off. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Ndebele, Sihle (5 September 2018). "Rhulani Manzini hopes for game time". The Sowetan. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Fakude, Ernest (19 December 2019). "Chippa United release Lerato Manzini and Rhulani Manzini". Kick Off. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Fakude, Ernest (27 March 2020). "Rhulani Manzini takes Chippa United to PSL DRC for outstanding payments". Kick Off. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ "TTM sign striker Rhulani Manzini". www.zoutnet.co.za. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Tshakhuma Tsha Madzvhandila have confirmed yet another signing". Soccer Laduma. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
External links
edit- Rhulani Manzini at Soccerway