Bongani Zungu of Mamelodi Sundowns and Tebogo Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2022 Carling Black Label Cup Mamelodi Sundowns training and media day at Chloorkop in Pretoria on 10 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix.
Sundowns lose highest-paid star signing
Injuries can show the worst possible timing. Mamelodi Sundowns star Bongani Zungu has lost fitness just after hitting form.
Bongani Zungu of Mamelodi Sundowns and Tebogo Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2022 Carling Black Label Cup Mamelodi Sundowns training and media day at Chloorkop in Pretoria on 10 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix.
Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered a blow. Superstar midfielder Bongani Zungu was just starting to recapture his true capacity.
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MAMELODI SUNDOWNS: BONGANI ZUNGU TO BE OUT FOR A MONTH
According to a new report from Tiyani Mabasa’s reputable outlet, Unplayable, the 30-year-old midfielder has suffered a thigh injury that will keep him out of the Sundowns team for four weeks.
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As previously revealed, the Dukuza-born star is believed to be the club’s biggest earner.
“Yeah, Zungu is now the highest-paid player at Sundowns,” the source told KickOff.
“But unfortunately, I can’t reveal the exact figures due to ethical reasons.”
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ANDILE JALI MISSES MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TRAINING
In other reports, Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali, who has been linked with Kaizer Chiefs, was not spotted at Chloorkop last Thursday.
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Following the recent dramatic reports on attending training under the influence of alcohol, the DStv Premiership champions might be moving on from the former Pirates midfielder.
While Jali’s disciplinary report included his teammate Sipho Mbule, the 24-year-old has since made a return, while Jali did not. Additionally, the Matatiele-born player is yet to renew his contract with Sundowns before it expires in June. Read the full story here.
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FORMER CHIEFS WINGER REVEALS SURPRISE REASON FOR QUITTING FOOTBALL
Former Chiefs winger Bhongolwethu Jayiya walked away from football at the surprising age of 28. Why did he make the decision?
The Soweto-born Jayiya first emerged at Bidvest Wits as an academy graduate before moving to Cape Town City and later Chiefs.
Following two seasons as a Glamour Boy, Jayiya was never to be seen on television playing football again. Read the full story here.
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