Bongani Mpandle Explained

Bongani Mpandle
Birth Date:12 July 1992
Height:1.84 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Magesi
Clubnumber:31
Years1:2012–2013
Clubs1:United
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Years2:2013–2016
Clubs2:Bloemfontein Celtic
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2016–2021
Clubs3:Maritzburg United
Caps3:18
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2024
Clubs4:Cape Town City
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Magesi
Caps6:2
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:South Africa
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:17 November 2024

Bongani Mpandle (born 12 July 1992) is a South African soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Magesi.

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. In 2016 he moved on to Maritzburg United.[2] It was presumed that Mpandle would be a backup at Maritzburg United.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5] [6] [7] With the deal originally lasting one year, he was quickly brought back after another goalkeeper Hugo Marques left Cape Town City.[8] 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,[9] but stayed in the Premier Division, now with Magesi.[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: SA under-20 coach warns team. 29 November 2011. News 24. 17 November 2024.
  2. News: Maritzburg United announce new recruits. 20 July 2016. Khanyile, Nokuthula. News 24. 17 November 2024.
  3. News: Celtic sign Sibanda and target two strikers. 12 July 2016. Piek, Morgan. OFM. 17 November 2024.
  4. News: Lesotho 'Crocodiles' edge out Bafana in five-goal CHAN thriller. 28 July 2019. African News Agency. IOL. 17 November 2024.
  5. News: Cape Town City Confirm Signing Goalkeeper Bongani Mpandle. 6 July 2021. Soccer Laduma. 17 November 2024.
  6. News: The Citizens unveil second keeper Mpandle in less than 24 hours. 6 July 2021. Mtshazo, Xolile. Sunday World. 17 November 2024.
  7. News: Mpandle aims to benefit from Keet's experience at CT City. 7 July 2021. Khoza, Neville. Sowetan Live. 17 November 2024.
  8. News: Confirmed: Mpandle Returns To City. 18 August 2022. Makonco, Sinethemba. iDiski Times. 17 November 2024.
  9. News: Cape Town City confirm five departures. 6 June 2024. Sithole, Sinethemba. FAR Post. 17 November 2024.
  10. News: Magesi Makes Raft Signings, Including Ex-Chiefs And Sundowns. 26 July 2024. Matakanye, Robert. Sportswire. 17 November 2024.