Abel Shongwe (born 26 June 1966)[2] is a retired Swazi football midfielder.[3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Abel Jabulani Shongwe | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 26 June 1966||
Place of birth | Mbabane, Swaziland | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1984–1986 | Mbabane Highlanders | ||
1986–1988 | Kaizer Chiefs | 68 | (21) |
1988–1990 | Wits University F.C. | 55 | (14) |
1990–1991 | Dynamos | 34 | (9) |
1991–1992 | Moroka Swallows | 54 | (11) |
1993–? | Pretoria City F.C. | ||
AmaZulu F.C. | |||
?–1999 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | ||
Total | 211+ | (55+) | |
International career | |||
Swaziland | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Kaizer Chiefs
editHe was invited for trials by Ted Dumitru after his performance in a 3–2 win in a friendly against Orlando Pirates. He went AWOL so he could attend trials. He scored his first goal against Hellenic at Ellis Park Stadium. He requested a transfer to another team when he started fall behind to Mike Mangena, Nelson Dladla, Marks Maponyane and Shane McGregor.[2]
Later career
editA Swazi international, he joined Wits in 1988, Dynamos until they closed shop in 1991 and then Moroka Swallows in 1993 and left because of financial problems.[2]
After retirement
editHe has coached a number of SAFA Second Division teams. He completed a course for his CAF B coaching license.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Former Amakhosi Greats Who Are Almost In Or Over The 50-Year Mark". snl24.com. Media24. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "LEGENDS CORNER: How Abel Shongwe lived Amakhosi dream". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
- ^ Q&A with Abel 'Chacklas' Shongwe. SuperSport.com. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
External links
edit- Abel Shongwe – FIFA competition record (archived)