Siphiwe Mkhonza

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Siphiwe Mkhonza
Personal information
Full name Siphiwe Ignatius Mkhonza
Date of birth(1979-01-02)2 January 1979
Place of birth Springs, South Africa
Date of death 5 March 2024(2024-03-05) (aged 45)
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1999–2001 Bloemfontein Celtic 61 (1)
2001–2002 Ria Stars 30 (0)
2002–2004 Lamontville Golden Arrows 59 (0)
2004–2007 Kaizer Chiefs 44 (0)
2007–2008 SuperSport United 6 (0)
2008–2009 Maritzburg United 17 (0)
2009–2011 AmaZulu 10 (0)
2011–2012 Black Leopards 3 (0)
Total220(1)
International career
2002–2006 South Africa 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Siphiwe Ignatius Mkhonza (2 January 1979 – 5 March 2024) was a South African soccer player who played as a centre-back. He played club football for Bloemfontein Celtic, Ria Stars, Lamontville Golden Arrows, Kaizer Chiefs, SuperSport United, Maritzburg United, AmaZulu and Black Leopards and won seven caps for the South Africa national team. [1]

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Early life

Mkhonza was born in Kwa-Thema, Springs, Transvaal (now Gauteng) to his parents Mavis Motsile and Joseph Mkhonza. His father, Joseph Mkhonza, was the onetime head coach of the South Africa women's national soccer team and coached the team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. [2] Siphiwe attended Thulisa Primary School and would go on to attend Kenneth Masekela Secondary School.

Mkhonza played for several clubs as a youth starting his playing days at Skheshes Babes, and then going on to play for Tip Top FC, Lusitano FC, Munich FC and Katlehong City. These pivotal days would prove vital as he was able to adapt to many situations in his playing days.

Club career

Bloemfontein Celtic

Mkhonza's began his professional football career at Bloemfontein Celtic in 1999 and stayed there until 2001. He would also captain his team at the age of 18 years old in his first season. In the 1999–2000 Premier Soccer League season, Mkhonza would lead his team to the biggest home win of the season, beating Mother City 6–0.

Ria Stars

Joining next the Pietersburg based club, Ria Stars, who were promoted in the previous season, Mkhonza would prove that his leadership qualities were acknowledged as he would captain the team in the 2001-2002 campaign and make 30 appearances.

Golden Arrows

After a lacklustre season with new boys, Ria Stars, Mkhonza was keen on proving his value as he moved to Durban-based club, Lamontville Golden Arrows He would spend two seasons here, with him bringing the team from 13th position on the log in the previous season to 5th on the log in his first season with the club, also going on to captain them. Mkhonza played all but one game in his two seasons.

Kaizer Chiefs

In arguably his most successful stint with any club, Mkhonza made the big move to Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs from 2004 to 2007. In his first season he would achieve greatness by winning his first league title in the 2004–05 Premier Soccer League campaign. His move to the Glamour Boys would see Mkhonza receive his first South Africa national team call up and game. [3]

Maritzburg United

Mkhonza moved to a struggling Maritzburg United with the intention of reviving the club. He also captained the Team of Choice and saved them from relegation. Mkhonza would only stay for one season at the Pietermaritzburg outfit before moving on.

AmaZulu

Choosing to stay in KwaZulu-Natal, Mkhonza then had a fruitful stint at AmaZulu. While playing in a more senior role for the Durban-based outfit, he would help them to a Nedbank Cup final (losing 3–0 to Bidvest Wits) and get the club into the top 8 for the first time. [4]

Death

Mkhonza died on 5 March 2024, at the age of 45 from kidney infection. [5] [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Siphiwe Mkhonza". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. ↑ "Mkhonza's emotional return to Springs Home Sweepers". 18 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "Pattison named in SA squad". 31 October 2006.
  4. ↑ "Wits beat AmaZulu in Nedbank Cup Final". 22 May 2010.
  5. ↑ "Former Kaizer Chiefs legend turned Analyst, Siphiwe Mkhonza has passed away at the age of 44". iReport South Africa. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  6. ↑ Strydom, Marc (5 March 2024). "Ex-Chiefs defender and TV analyst Siphiwe Mkhonza dies". Times Live. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
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