Benson Mhlongo (born 9 November 1980) is a South African former professional soccer player who played as a defender and midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Benson Simphiwe Mhlongo | ||
Date of birth | (1980-11-09) 9 November 1980 (age 41) | ||
Place of birth | Alexandra, South Africa | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Megawatt Park | |||
Alexandra Parma | |||
Supersport United | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1998–1999 | → Alexandra United (loan) | 15 | (0) |
1999–2000 | → City Sharks (loan) | 8 | (0) |
2001–2005 | Wits University | 55 | (9) |
2005–2008 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 76 | (4) |
2008–2012 | Orlando Pirates | 41 | (4) |
2012–2014 | Platinum Stars | 49 | (2) |
2014–2015 | Polokwane City | 12 | (0) |
National team | |||
2003–2009 | South Africa | 36 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He was part of the South African squad at the 2008 African Cup of Nations.
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 20 May 2006 | Gaborone, Botswana | ![]() | 1–0 | 1–0 | COSAFA Cup |
South Africa squad – 2004 African Cup of Nations | ||
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South Africa squad – 2008 Africa Cup of Nations | ||
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South Africa squad – 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup fourth place | ||
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Platinum Stars F.C. – current squad | |
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