Sangweni – Known for scoring crucial goals
Siyabonga Sangweni of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2013 Orange Africa Cup of Nations
Siyabonga Sangweni Profile
The
fact that Siyabonga Sangweni scored two goals at the Africa Nations Cup should not
surprise you. Bafana Bafana’s soldier in the heart of defence is not new to
scoring important goals for club and country.
A quick glance at some of Sangweni’s career goals and you will notice in a hurry that ‘Ntsimbi’ has a knack for scoring when it counts and the Moses Mabhida Stadium is one of his favourite hunting grounds.
The Orlando Pirates star smiled from ear to ear after his goal in the 2-0 win over Angola saying, “That is my favourite side to score” in reference to the fact that he has scored a few on the south side of the stadium.
Then, with South Africa trailing Morocco 2-1 in the final Group A game, Sangweni scored the crucial equalizer to help his side finish top of Group A.
This time he netted a stunning goal on the north side of the field and his technique resembled a centre forward in prime form.
“I told the guys at the back let me go up front and try our luck and I will add something,” Sangweni said.
“Things are going in my favour now. It is nothing else but God allowing me to do this.”
7 CRUCIAL SANGWENI GOALS:
South Africa vs Morocco (AFCON 2013)
With Gordon Igesund’s men pushing forward for the equaliser, Sangweni got into the left wing position, took a great first touch to steady himself with a sight on goal before sending a curler into the far corner of goal.
South Africa vs Morocco (AFCON 2013)
Sangweni scored the first goal for Bafana Bafana at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, finding a gap at the far post before burying his left-footed shot into the corner.
Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows (Absa Premiership final match)
The Buccaneers needed maximum points to clinch back-to-back league titles, but found themselves trailing 2-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, until Sangweni scored the crucial equaliser late in the first half. Then Benni McCarthy struck twice after the break to secure a 4-2 win.
Orlando Pirates vs Bloemfontein Celtic (Absa Premiership)
With the scored deadlocked at 1-1 inside the final quarter of an hour, Sangweni found the winner with a well-placed header to ensure that Pirates kept their two-point lead over Moroka swallows going into the final game of the season.
Orlando Pirates vs Santos (MTN 8 quarterfinal)
With the match scoreless in extra time, Sangweni scored the only goal of the match in his official debut for the Buccaneers against a stubborn Santos side. Pirates went on to defend their MTN8 title.
Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates (Telkom Knockout semifinal)
After former Pirates player Robyn Johannes had put Golden Arrows ahead early in the first half, Sangweni also scored one against his former team (Arrows) to kick-start a 3-1 comeback win which took Bucs to the final and closer to their second treble.
eThekwini Coastal FC vs Orlando Pirates (Nedbank Cup)
The defending champions found the going tough against the club from the third tier, until Sangweni saved their blushes by scoring the only goal of the match with less than five minutes to go.
A quick glance at some of Sangweni’s career goals and you will notice in a hurry that ‘Ntsimbi’ has a knack for scoring when it counts and the Moses Mabhida Stadium is one of his favourite hunting grounds.
The Orlando Pirates star smiled from ear to ear after his goal in the 2-0 win over Angola saying, “That is my favourite side to score” in reference to the fact that he has scored a few on the south side of the stadium.
Then, with South Africa trailing Morocco 2-1 in the final Group A game, Sangweni scored the crucial equalizer to help his side finish top of Group A.
This time he netted a stunning goal on the north side of the field and his technique resembled a centre forward in prime form.
“I told the guys at the back let me go up front and try our luck and I will add something,” Sangweni said.
“Things are going in my favour now. It is nothing else but God allowing me to do this.”
7 CRUCIAL SANGWENI GOALS:
South Africa vs Morocco (AFCON 2013)
With Gordon Igesund’s men pushing forward for the equaliser, Sangweni got into the left wing position, took a great first touch to steady himself with a sight on goal before sending a curler into the far corner of goal.
South Africa vs Morocco (AFCON 2013)
Sangweni scored the first goal for Bafana Bafana at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, finding a gap at the far post before burying his left-footed shot into the corner.
Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows (Absa Premiership final match)
The Buccaneers needed maximum points to clinch back-to-back league titles, but found themselves trailing 2-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, until Sangweni scored the crucial equaliser late in the first half. Then Benni McCarthy struck twice after the break to secure a 4-2 win.
Orlando Pirates vs Bloemfontein Celtic (Absa Premiership)
With the scored deadlocked at 1-1 inside the final quarter of an hour, Sangweni found the winner with a well-placed header to ensure that Pirates kept their two-point lead over Moroka swallows going into the final game of the season.
Orlando Pirates vs Santos (MTN 8 quarterfinal)
With the match scoreless in extra time, Sangweni scored the only goal of the match in his official debut for the Buccaneers against a stubborn Santos side. Pirates went on to defend their MTN8 title.
Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates (Telkom Knockout semifinal)
After former Pirates player Robyn Johannes had put Golden Arrows ahead early in the first half, Sangweni also scored one against his former team (Arrows) to kick-start a 3-1 comeback win which took Bucs to the final and closer to their second treble.
eThekwini Coastal FC vs Orlando Pirates (Nedbank Cup)
The defending champions found the going tough against the club from the third tier, until Sangweni saved their blushes by scoring the only goal of the match with less than five minutes to go.
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