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Bonginkosi Macala

Association footballer

South Africa Defender
41Age
5Clubs
102Club apps
6Club goals

Bonginkosi Macala: profile

Bonginkosi Macala (born 5 October 1985 in Kroonstad, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.

Macala made the step into senior football with University of Pretoria F.C. in 2005. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Santos F.C. (2008–2012): 76 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 102 appearances and 6 goals.

Kroonstad has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Jeffrey Ntuka, Berry Nieuwenhuys and Shiwe Nogwanya.

Key facts

Countries played in
2: South Africa and United States
Club goals per game
0.06 (6 in 102)
Latest move
AmaZulu F.C. (2013)
Shares a birthday with
Wilfred Agbonavbare, Mostapha El Kabir and Liban Abdi (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
2005–2006 University of Pretoria F.C. Premier Soccer League – –
2006–2008 Jomo Cosmos F.C. National First Division 26 2
2008–2012 Santos F.C. Premier Soccer League 76 4
2013– AmaZulu F.C. Premier Soccer League – –
— UConn Huskies men's soccer NCAA Division I men's soccer – –
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Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Bonginkosi Macala?

Bonginkosi Macala was born on 5 October 1985, which makes him 41 years old.

Where was Bonginkosi Macala born?

Bonginkosi Macala was born in Kroonstad, South Africa.

Which clubs has Bonginkosi Macala played for?

Bonginkosi Macala's recorded clubs are University of Pretoria F.C., Jomo Cosmos F.C., Santos F.C., AmaZulu F.C. and UConn Huskies men's soccer.

What position does Bonginkosi Macala play?

Bonginkosi Macala played as a defender.

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