Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 20 June 2000 | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Minnesota United | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Nxamalala Fast XI | |||
2019–2022 | Maritzburg United | 53 | (7) |
2022– | Minnesota United | 2 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2019– | South Africa | 8 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:00, 5 January 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20:12, 5 January 2022 (UTC) |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane (born 20 June 2000) is a South African soccer player who plays as a forward for MLS side Minnesota United and the South African national team.
Club career[]
Maritzburg United[]
Hlongwane grew up in , Pietermaritzburg and played for Nxamalala Fast XI in the SAFA Regional League before joining Maritzburg United's academy.[1] He made his debut for the club in a 1–0 defeat to Orlando Pirates in April 2019 and scored his first goal for the club a month later against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in the relegation play-offs.[1] He was nominated for the South African Premier Division Young Player of the Season award for the 2020–21 campaign.[2] In July 2021, he signed a new one-year contract with the club.[3]
Minnesota United[]
On 5 January 2022, MLS club Minnesota United announced the signing of Hlongwane to a three-year contract with a one-year club option.[4]
International career[]
Hlongwane was first called up to the South African national team in July 2019,[1] and made his international debut on 28 July as a substitute in a 3–2 defeat to Lesotho.[5] On 8 June 2021, he made his second appearance and full debut for South Africa against Uganda and scored his first international goal following a "fortunate deflection" in a 3–2 win.[6] On 6 September 2021, he scored against Ghana in a World Cup qualifier as South Africa won 1–0.[7]
Career statistics[]
Club[]
- As of 26 February 2022[8]
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Maritzburg United | 2018–19 | South African Premier Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 4 | 1 |
2019–20 | South African Premier Division | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | |
2020–21 | South African Premier Division | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 23 | 3 | |
2021–22 | South African Premier Division | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | |
Total | 53 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 58 | 8 | ||
Minnesota United | 2022 | MLS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Career total | 54 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 58 | 8 |
International[]
- As of match played 14 November 2021[9]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
South Africa | 2019 | 1 | 0 |
2021 | 7 | 2 | |
Total | 8 | 2 |
- Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hlongwane goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
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1 | 10 June 2021 | Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | Uganda | 2–1 | 3–2 | Friendly | [10] |
2 | 6 September 2021 | FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | Ghana | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | [11] |
References[]
- ^ a b c Wa Ka Mabasa, Tiyani (29 July 2019). "Hlongwane on fast track to success". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ Richardson, James (27 May 2021). "Thabiso Kutumela and Bongokuhle Hlongwane do Maritzburg proud". The South African. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "Mamelodi Sundowns target Bongokuhle Hlongwane pens new Maritzburg United contract". Kick Off. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ^ "Minnesota United Signs South African Forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane". MNUFC.com. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ^ Said, Nick (28 July 2019). "Lesotho shock Bafana Bafana in CHAN qualifier at a packed Setsoto Stadium". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ Vardien, Tashreeq (10 June 2021). "Bafana Bafana debutants Makgopa, Hlongwane inspire comeback win against Uganda". sport24. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ Ayamga, Emmanuel (6 September 2021). "South Africa 1-0 Ghana: Black Stars lose in Johannesburg after disappointing performance". pulse.com. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "B. Hlongwane: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Bongokuhle Hlongwane". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "South Africa vs. Uganda - 10 June 2021". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "South Africa vs. Ghana - 6 September 2021". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
External links[]
- Bongokuhle Hlongwane at Soccerway
- Bongokuhle Hlongwane at WorldFootball.net
- Living people
- 2000 births
- South African soccer players
- Association football forwards
- Maritzburg United F.C. players
- Minnesota United FC players
- South African Premier Division players
- Sportspeople from Pietermaritzburg
- South Africa international soccer players
- Major League Soccer players