The Kaizer Chiefs legend, Itumeleng Khune, knows FCSB star Siyabonga Ngezana very well. Find out why the Sebokeng-born defender is playing in Europe today.
The Kaizer Chiefs academy product started playing first-team football for Amakhosi in 2017. After 123 games, six goals and one assist, Ngezana’s dream came true when FCSB came knocking in December 2023.
The player known as Magwegwe has won two SuperLiga titles with FCSB while also playing 16 games in UEFA Champions League qualifiers and the UEFA Europa League against Manchester United.
Siyabonga Ngezana in action for FCSB in the Romanian SuperLiga. Image: Afrika Foot
ITUMELENG KHUNE ON SIYABONGA NGEZANA’S RISE AFTER KAIZER CHIEFS
“You know what stood out about Siya? He was never scared to push me,” Khune told the Soccer Laduma. “As a senior, sometimes people think you can’t be challenged. But Siya was the one telling me, ‘Itu, let’s go to the gym. Join me for sit-ups.’ And I respected that.
“He was a gym freak, I won’t lie. We’d be training three times a day. Morning session, field session, then ice baths. He took it seriously,” the Kaizer Chiefs icon added.
NEXT BENNI MCCARTHY?
“Because of that discipline, he’s now playing against teams like Manchester United in Europe. He’s playing in the Europa League. He might even play in the Champions League next season. And who knows, he could be the next South African after Benni McCarthy to win it,” Khune concluded.
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