Bongolwethu Siyasi Explained

Bongolwethu Siyasi
Birth Date:22 September 2002
Birth Place:Khayelitsha, Western Cape, South Africa
Currentclub:Venda
(on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns)
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Chumisa
Youthclubs2:YBC
Youthyears3:2014–2019
Youthclubs3:Ajax Cape Town
Years1:2019–2021
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Venda (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:South Africa U17
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:18:04, 28 January 2023 (UTC)

Bongolwethu Siyasi (born 22 September 2002) is a South African soccer player playing as a defender for Venda, on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns.

Club career

Born in Khayelitsha, Western Cape, Siyasi began his career with amateur sides Chumisa FC and YBC FC, before a move to Ajax Cape Town in 2014, where he was lauded by coach Duncan Crowie as one of the best players in the young team.[1] [2] He left Ajax Cape Town in January 2021 by mutual consent.[1]

Returning to football in 2022 with Mamelodi Sundowns, he made his debut in the Carling Black Label Cup in November 2022.[3] In January 2023, he was loaned to Motsepe Foundation Championship side Venda.[4]

International career

Siyasi has represented South Africa at under-17 level.[5]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ajax Cape Town2019–20GladAfrica Championship5000000050
Mamelodi Sundowns2022–23DStv Premiership0000001010
Venda2022–23Motsepe Foundation Championship3000000030
Career total800000001090
Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Siyasi parts ways with Spurs. Mzoxolo. Budaza. 21 January 2021. 16 November 2022. athlonenews.co.za.
  2. Web site: Talented youngster a star on and off the football pitch. Phiri. Cawe. 5 December 2018. 16 November 2022. southernmail.co.za.
  3. Web site: Mokwena praises Sundowns youngsters after Beer Cup win. Ntokozo. Gumede. 13 November 2022. 16 November 2022. citizen.co.za.
  4. Web site: New VFA January signings confirmed. Ofhani. Munyai. 15 January 2023. 28 January 2023. farpost.co.za.
  5. Web site: South Africa, Zambia secure COSAFA U-17 Cup wins. 22 July 2018. 16 November 2022. espn.co.uk.