Divine Lunga Explained

Divine Lunga
Birth Date:28 May 1995
Birth Place:Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Height:179 cm
Currentclub:Mamelodi Sundowns
Clubnumber:43
Position:Left-back
Youthyears1:2004–2012
Youthclubs1:Ajax Hotspurs Mpopoma
Youthyears2:2012–2015
Youthclubs2:Chicken Inn
Years1:2015–2018
Clubs1:Chicken Inn
Years2:2018–2021
Clubs2:Golden Arrows
Caps2:73
Goals2:1
Clubs3:Mamelodi Sundowns
Years3:2021–
Caps3:14
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Golden Arrows (loan)
Caps4:28
Goals4:1
Nationalyears1:2015–
Nationalteam1:Zimbabwe
Nationalcaps1:18
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:30 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:13 November 2022

Divine Lunga (born 28 May 1995) is a Zimbabwean footballer who plays as a defender for Mamelodi Sundowns and the Zimbabwe national football team.[1]

Club career

Early career

Lunga began playing football at the age of 9, joining Ajax Hotspurs of Mpopoma. He moved to Chicken Inn in 2012, playing for the Under-18 and B teams before moving to the first team.[2]

Golden Arrows

In July 2018, Lunga joined South African club Lamontville Golden Arrows.[3] He made his league debut for the club on 5 August 2018 in a 2–0 away victory over Maritzburg United.[4] He scored his first competitive goal for the club on 14 April 2019 in a 1–1 draw with AmaZulu F.C. His goal, assisted by Richard Matloga, was scored in the 18th minute and made the score 1-1.[5] Following his performances in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, there was reported interest in Lunga from several French and Belgian clubs, including K.R.C. Genk.[6] [7]

Mamelodi Sundows

In July 2021, Lunga was announced as new Mamelodi Sundowns player.

International career

Lunga made his senior international debut on 21 June 2015 in a 2–0 victory over Comoros during 2016 African Nations Championship qualification.[8] He was included in Zimbabwe's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations squad,[9] playing in their matches against Egypt[10] and Uganda.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-07-09. Official: Divine Lunga joins Mamelodi Sundowns. 2021-07-10. Soccer24. en-GB.
  2. Web site: I Thought My Career Was Over - Lunga. sundaynews.co.zw. 1 April 2018. 9 October 2019.
  3. Web site: Golden Arrows Sign Divine Lunga. bmetro.co.zw. 27 July 2018. 9 October 2019.
  4. Web site: Maritzburg United vs. Golden Arrows – 5 August 2018 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 9 October 2019.
  5. Web site: Golden Arrows vs. AmaZulu – 14 April 2019 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 9 October 2019.
  6. Web site: Belgian Club Genk Interested in Divine Lunga. thehararetimes.com. 12 July 2019. 9 October 2019.
  7. Web site: Belgian and French teams after Divine Lunga – Agent. soccer24.co.zw. 12 July 2019. 9 October 2019.
  8. Web site: Zimbabwe vs. Comoros (2:0). national-football-teams.com. 9 October 2019.
  9. Web site: Zimbabwe Name Final Squad. cafonline.com. 10 June 2019. 9 October 2019.
  10. Web site: Egypt vs. Zimbabwe – 21 June 2019 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 9 October 2019.
  11. Web site: Uganda vs. Zimbabwe – 26 June 2019 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 9 October 2019.