Shungu Dutiro (born 28 January 1999) is a South African footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 January 1999 | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2013–2018 | Bidvest Wits | ||
| 2018–2021 | Mamelodi Sundowns | ||
Club career edit
Dutiro first showed an interest in football at the age of six, and while studying at the St Stithians College, he signed for Bidvest Wits in 2013.[1] While with Bidvest Wits, he developed into a prolific striker, finishing as top scorer in a number of competitions.[1][2][3][4]
In May 2016, following good performances for the youth sides of Bidvest Wits, he was promoted to the first team.[4][5] In October of the same year, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 1999 worldwide.[6]
In July 2018, he moved to Mamelodi Sundowns.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b Zilibokwe, Nkululeko (5 August 2015). "Shungu shines at Engen Knockout Challenge". alexnews.co.za. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Soccer Star - Shungu Dutiro". stithian.com. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ Zilibokwe, Nkululeko (28 March 2016). "So near yet do [sic] far, for young Clever Boys". sandtonchronicle.co.za. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ a b Zilibokwe, Nkululeko (6 May 2016). "LISTEN: Wits promotes young striker Dutiro". midrandreporter.co.za. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Shungu Dutiro Is Back Training With Bidvest Wits". snl24.com. 1 December 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Next Generation 2016: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Young Striker Confirms Move To Downs". snl24.com. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
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