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Bongani Khumalo
Personal information
Full name Bongani Sandile Khumalo
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre Back
Team information
Current team Tottenham Hotspur
Number 36
Youth career
000?–2005 Arcadia Shepherds
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 University of Pretoria 50 (4)
2007–2010 Supersport United 81 (8)
2011– Tottenham Hotspur 0 (0)
2011 → Preston North End (loan) 6 (0)
2011–2012 → Reading (loan) 4 (0)
International career
2008– South Africa 24 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 February 2012
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 February 2012

Bongani Sandile Khumalo (born 6 January 1987) is a South African footballer who plays as a centre back for English Premiership side Tottenham Hotspur and South Africa. He is known for his brute strength and ability to injure the strongest players while tackling cleanly.

Early life

Khumalo was born in Manzini, Swaziland, because his mother was studying there at the time. He grew up in Pretoria and was the third player born outside South Africa to play for Bafana Bafana.

Club career

Early career

Khumalo went through the academy of Arcadia Shepherds before opting to sign for University of Pretoria in 2005 where he made 50 appearances scoring four times.

In 2007 it was agreed that he would join South Africa giants Supersport United making 79 appearances scoring eight goals. Following the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Scottish Premier League club Rangers revealed on their website that they were interested in signing Khumalo and his South Africa teammate Katlego Mphela from Supersport United and Mamelodi Sundowns respectively. In August 2010, Khumalo's agent revealed that Tottenham Hotspur were looking to sign Khumalo in the January transfer window after he had accrued more game time with Supersport United and the national team. On 26 October, it was confirmed Spurs had reached an agreement with United to sign Khumalo in January 2011.

Tottenham Hotspur

On 26 October 2010, it was announced that Khumalo would be joining Tottenham Hotspur in January 2011 from partner club Supersport United after a successful trial in September, subject to a work permit for a fee of £1.5 million. Tottenham confirmed the completion of Khumalo's transfer from Supersport United on 7 January 2011.

Preston North End (loan)

On 24 March 2011, Khumalo made an emergency deadline day loan move to Championship club Preston North End. He made his debut for Preston on 2 April 2011 in their 2–1 victory over Swansea.

Reading (loan)

On 25 July 2011, Khumalo moved on a season-long loan to Championship club Reading. However following the arrival of Kaspars Gorkss from Queens Park Rangers, Khumalo's appearances were limited, and he did not play a first team game after August. On 1 February 2012, it was confirmed that Khumalo's loan would be terminated early, to allow him to return to Tottenham.

International career

Khumalo was named in the South African squad for the 2009 Confederations Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup, both in South Africa. On 22 June 2010, Khumalo scored the first goal after 21 minutes against France as South Africa finished their World Cup campaign with a 2–1 win.

International goals

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1. 22 June 2010 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa  France 0–1 1–2 2010 FIFA World Cup

References

  1. http://www.citizen.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84777&catid=80:breaking-news&Itemid=132
  2. "Bongani transfer complete". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 7 January 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
  3. "Bongani joins Preston". Preston North End F.C. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
  4. "Royals sign Khumalo on loan". Reading F.C. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
  5. http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2595925,00.html
  6. Bevan, Chris (2010-06-22). "France 1–2 South Africa". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2010-06-24.

External links

South Africa squad – 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup fourth place
South Africa
South Africa squad – 2010 FIFA World Cup
South Africa
Tottenham Hotspur F.C. – current squad

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