Dumisani Percervearance Zuma (born 22 May 1995) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder. He previously played for Bloemfontein Celtic, Kaizer Chiefs, AmaZulu and Moroka Swallows as well as the South Africa national football team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dumisani Percervearance Zuma[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 May 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[2][3] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Moroka Swallows | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 42 | Grange | ||
| Maritzburg City | |||
| 2010–2014 | Kings United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 57 | (2) |
| 2017–2022 | Kaizer Chiefs | 76 | (10) |
| 2022–2023 | AmaZulu | 19 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Moroka Swallows | 10 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| South Africa U20 | |||
| 2015 | South Africa U23 | 3 | (0) |
| 2017 | South Africa | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 March 2024 | |||
Club career edit
Early career edit
Born in Pietermaritzburg,[3][4] Zuma started his youth career at the age of 11 with amateur side Grange and played for Maritzburg City before moving to Kings United in 2010.[4][5]
Bloemfontein Celtic edit
At the beginning of the 2014–15 season, Zuma joined South African Premier Division side Bloemfontein Celtic from Kings United.[6] He impressed early on in his spell at Celtic, with manager Ernst Middendorp describing him as 'one of the best young talents he had ever seen'.[7] His first season at the club saw him make twenty league appearances, scoring once.[8] He appeared 18 times in the league for the club across the 2015–16 season, scoring once, before appearing 19 times without scoring in the league across the 2016–17 season.[8]
Kaizer Chiefs edit
In July 2017, Zuma signed for fellow South African Premier Division side Kaizer Chiefs on a three-year contract.[5][9] His first goal for the club came on his 11th appearance for the club on 16 December 2017 in a 1–0 victory over Ajax Cape Town.[10] In total, he scored 3 goals across 17 league appearances during the 2017–18 season.[8] The 2018–19 season saw him score twice in 18 league appearances for Chiefs.[8]
In September 2019, Zuma signed a new contract with Chiefs, lasting until July 2023.[11][12] Zuma made his first start of the 2019–20 season on 6 November 2019, scoring a brace in a 2–0 victory against Chippa United[13][14] with the first of his goals winning him the South African Premier Division Goal of the Month award for November 2019.[15]
Discipline edit
Zuma received several internal suspensions while playing for the Kaizer Chiefs, and was ultimately fired.[16] He spent one season with AmaZulu, who opted not to prolong his one-year contract.[17] He moved on to Moroka Swallows, but the club faced major internal problems with players leading a strike. Moroka Swallows forfeited two league games. In January 2024, over 20 players were fired, including Zuma.[18]
International career edit
Zuma has represented South Africa internationally at under-20 and under-23 levels.[5] In July 2017, he earned his first senior cap for South Africa in a 1–0 African Nations Championship qualification victory over Botswana, before making a further two appearances for South Africa in August 2017.[5][19]
Style of play edit
Zuma is primarily a winger but can also play as a striker.[7][20]
Personal life edit
Zuma grew up supporting Kaizer Chiefs since the rest of his family also supported the club.[4] His mother died in 2010 and his father died two years later in 2012.[21]
References edit
- ^ "2015 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations - Group A squads" (PDF). cafonline.com. Confederation of African Football. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ "Dumisani Zuma". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Dumsani Zuma". kaizerchiefs.com. Kaizer Chiefs F.C. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ a b c Hadebe, Sazi (21 October 2018). "Dumisani Zuma's a superstar in the making". The Times. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Chiefs sign winger Dumisani Zuma". eNCA. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Bloemfontein Celtic youngster Dumisani Zuma honoured by national call-up, eyes future with senior team". Kick Off. 24 December 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ a b Said, Nick (28 November 2014). "Celtic uncover 'a real gem'". The Sowetan. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d Dumisani Zuma at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ Makhaya, Ernest (27 July 2017). "Dumisani Zuma joins Kaizer Chiefs from Bloemfontein Celtic". Goal. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Kaizer Chiefs forward Dumisani Zuma enjoyed the feeling of scoring his first goal for the club". Kick Off. 24 December 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Makhaya, Ernest (12 September 2019). "Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Zuma signs new deal". Goal. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Klate, Chad (12 September 2019). "Dumisani Zuma, Erick Mathoho extends Kaizer Chiefs stay". Kick Off. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Gleeson, Mark (6 November 2019). "Kaizer Chiefs extend lead at top with hard-fought win against Chippa United". The Times. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Chippa United 0 Kaizer Chiefs 2". Kick Off. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Zuma clinches November Goal of the Month accolade". supersport.com. SuperSport. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Mothoagae, Keba. "Dumisani Zuma Shown the Door by Kaizer Chiefs After Disciplinary Issues Proved Too Much for the Club". Sports Brief. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Molefe, Mazola (31 May 2023). "AmaZulu to part ways with Dumisani Zuma". Sports Brief. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Fakude, Ernest (30 January 2024). "Swallows confirm exits of big names". Kick Off. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Dumisani Zuma". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Klate, Chad (11 September 2017). "Will Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela call on Dumisani Zuma for Cape Town City clash?". Kick Off. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Motshwane, Gomolemo (5 August 2018). "Dumisani Zuma: The Zuma surname weighs heavily on Amakhosi man". The Sowetan. Retrieved 23 August 2020.