Siyabonga Nomvethe
Siyabonga Nomvethe is a celebrated South African footballer known for his forward position.
Nomvethe began his professional career with Durban Cosmos before moving to African Wanderers, where he made his mark in the Premier Soccer League.
He scored the only goal for South Africa in their match against Slovenia during the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Биография
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Siyabonga Eugene Nomvethe, a prominent South African footballer, began his journey in the sport at a young age, playing for Durban Cosmos in 1994. His talent quickly shone through, leading him to African Wanderers, where he helped the team secure promotion to the Premier Soccer League. Nomvethe made a significant impact in his debut season, scoring a brace against the renowned Kaizer Chiefs.
Rise to Prominence
In July 1998, Nomvethe joined Kaizer Chiefs, where he became a key striker, netting 42 goals in 79 appearances. His performance earned him a spot on the national team, Bafana Bafana, where he debuted in 1999. Notably, he played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, scoring the only goal in a match against Slovenia. His international career spanned over a decade, during which he scored 16 goals for South Africa.
Later Career and Coaching
After his successful stint with Kaizer Chiefs, Nomvethe played for several clubs, including Udinese, Empoli, and Aalborg Boldspilklub, before returning to South Africa to play for Moroka Swallows and AmaZulu F.C. In December 2020, he transitioned into coaching, taking on the role of assistant coach at AmaZulu, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his football journey.
Personal Life
Nomvethe married his childhood sweetheart, Nompumelelo "Mpumi" Ngubane-Mpanza, in a traditional ceremony in 2002. Their relationship has been marked by challenges, including a dramatic incident involving a faked kidnapping plot by Mpanza, which drew significant media attention. Despite these challenges, Nomvethe has remained a beloved figure in South African football, both on and off the pitch.
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Карьера и клубы
On 17 December 2020, it was announced that Siyabonga would be joining AmaZulu as an assistant coach to Benni McCarthy. This is his first coaching position.
Nomvethe received his first cap in 1999 against Trinidad and Tobago, becoming a first team player from 2001 to 2007. He played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup and scored the game's only goal against Slovenia. He also participated at the 2005 Gold Cup & 2006 African Cup of Nations until he lost his place on the national team, and he was not picked for either the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations nor the 2009 Confederations Cup under Joel Santana in South Africa. But in April 2010, he was called up by Carlos Alberto Parreira for the friendly matches against Korea DPR and Jamaica. Nomvethe scored South Africa's second in a 2–0 victory over Jamaica, with what was his first international goal in three. He was selected for South Africa's squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and came off the bench as a substitute to play against France in South Africa's third and last game at the tournament. He scored 16 goals for South Africa.
Nomvethe started playing as a striker for the Durban-based lower league club Durban Cosmos in 1994, from which he moved to Claremont Blizzards.
African Wanderers
When Claremont Blizzards folded the following year, Nomvethe moved to African Wanderers in the second best South African league. He helped the club secure promotion and Nomvethe made his first appearances in the Premier Soccer League, playing alongside later Bafana Bafana striker Sibusiso Zuma and Phumlani Mkhize. In his debut season, he scored a brace against Chiefs.
Kaizer Chiefs
In July 1998, he moved on to become a part of the striking force of Kaizer Chiefs. Following 42 goals in 79 games for Kaizer Chiefs, Nomvethe moved abroad in 2001. He was then already touted as a coming star for the Bafana Bafana. Nomvethe made his debut on 8 August 1998 and scored in a 2–1 loss to Bloemfontein Celtic. He injured himself and was out of action for a few months; he did come back later on that season and scored a total of eight goals. Nomvethe was put in place of Pollen Ndlanya who left the team and score 22 goals in all competition including three in the BobSave Super Bowl to help Chiefs win their first silverware of the new millennium. He scored 11 goals on either half of the season and scored Chiefs first goal of the millennium on 8 January 2000 against his old team African Wanderers. He scored 18 goals in all competitions the next season scoring his tenth against Ria Stars on 21 January 2001. He…
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- Aalborg Boldspilklub (2006–2009)
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- Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (1998–2001)
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- Empoli FC (2004–2005)
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- Moroka Swallows F.C. (2009–2016)
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- Djurgårdens IF Fotboll (2005–2005)
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- Udinese Calcio (2001–2005)
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- African Wanderers (1997–1998)
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- Orlando Pirates F.C. (2006–2006)
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- U.S. Salernitana 1919 (2004–2004)
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- AaB Fodbold (2006–2009)
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- South Africa men's national association football team (1999–2012)
- National team
- South Africa
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- AmaZulu F.C. (2016–)
Личное
Nomvethe married his childhood sweetheart, Nompumelelo "Mpumi" Ngubane-Mpanza (b. 1980) on 6 July 2002 in a secret Zulu traditional wedding ceremony at KwaMashu D-section township outside Durban which was attended only by relatives and a few people from the local community. A week later, Mpanza faked a kidnapping plot and lied to the police in order to get his attention. Nomvethe and the police later found out that Mpanza had lied in order to go overseas to live with Nomvethe and according to the police, Mpanza was scared Nomvete would dump her and the baby for other girls in Italy. A local police spokesperson, superintendent Percy Mthembu, confirmed Mpanza was being investigated for obstructing the course of justice after she became unco-operative during their investigation. The angry star even threatened to kill the writer of a City Press article and said "I don't want to spill blood, but I will be forced to. Kuzophuma isidumbu ngalendaba. I'm telling you," he vowed. In February 2002, extortionists attempted to kidnap Mpanza and her baby Lifa twice at Inanda.
Клубы
- AmaZulu F.C.2016сейчас
- African Wanderers1997–1998
- Kaizer Chiefs F.C.1998–2001
- South Africa men's national association football team1999–2012
- Udinese Calcio2001–2005
- Empoli FC2004–2005
- U.S. Salernitana 19192004–2004
- Djurgårdens IF Fotboll2005–2005
- AaB Fodbold2006–2009
- Aalborg Boldspilklub2006–2009
- Orlando Pirates F.C.2006–2006
- Moroka Swallows F.C.2009–2016
Играл вместе с
Abbas HassanAaB Fodbold · 2009–2010
Abderrazzak JadidU.S. Salernitana 1919 · 2009–2010- Abdoulaye CamaraUdinese Calcio · 1999–2000
Abdoulwhaid SissokoUdinese Calcio · 2011–2015Abdul Aziz TettehUdinese Calcio · 2008–2013
- Abdullahi IshakaAmaZulu F.C. · 2009–2010
- Abednigo NgcoboAmaZulu F.C. · 1970–1970
- Abednigo NgcoboKaizer Chiefs F.C. · 1972–1985
Abel AguilarUdinese Calcio · 2005–2010
Abel BalboUdinese Calcio · 1989–1993Abgar BarsomDjurgårdens IF Fotboll · 2000–2002
Abgar BarsomDjurgårdens IF Fotboll · 2004–2006
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Siyabonga Eugene Nomvethe is a South African former professional Footballer player who played as a forward.
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