Shungu Dutiro (born 28 January 1999) is a South African footballer.

Shungu Dutiro
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-01-28) 28 January 1999 (age 25)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Years Team
2013–2018 Bidvest Wits
2018–2021 Mamelodi Sundowns

Club career

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Dutiro first showed an interest in football at the age of six, and while studying at the St Stithians College, he signed for Bidvest Wits in 2013.[1] While with Bidvest Wits, he developed into a prolific striker, finishing as top scorer in a number of competitions.[1][2][3][4]

In May 2016, following good performances for the youth sides of Bidvest Wits, he was promoted to the first team.[4][5] In October of the same year, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 1999 worldwide.[6]

In July 2018, he moved to Mamelodi Sundowns.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Zilibokwe, Nkululeko (5 August 2015). "Shungu shines at Engen Knockout Challenge". alexnews.co.za. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Soccer Star - Shungu Dutiro". stithian.com. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  3. ^ Zilibokwe, Nkululeko (28 March 2016). "So near yet do [sic] far, for young Clever Boys". sandtonchronicle.co.za. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  4. ^ a b Zilibokwe, Nkululeko (6 May 2016). "LISTEN: Wits promotes young striker Dutiro". midrandreporter.co.za. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Shungu Dutiro Is Back Training With Bidvest Wits". snl24.com. 1 December 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Next Generation 2016: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  7. ^ "Young Striker Confirms Move To Downs". snl24.com. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2022.