Match interview with Bongumusa Nkosi (1 goal, 1 assist) #DurbanCity
A crucial goal and an unforgettable performance! Hear from Bongumusa Nkosi as he shares his thoughts on last night’s victory. 💪⚽ #OurCityOurTeam #Nkosi
Brief overview
Bongumusa Nkosi “Dembele”
Bongumusa Nkosi is a South African professional footballer who plays as a centre forward. Born and raised in the small town of Paulpietersburg in KwaZulu-Natal, Nkosi is known for his blistering pace, flair and goal-scoring instinct, attributes that earned him the nickname “Dembele.”
He began his professional career with Real Kings FC, then went on to play for Royal AM, Golden Arrows, and later joined Maritzburg United (which subsequently rebranded as Durban City FC). While at Durban City, he contributed to the team’s successful campaign in the 2024/2025 season of the Motsepe Foundation Championship (the second tier of South African football), which resulted in the club being crowned champions and gaining promotion to the top-flight South African Premier Soccer League (PSL), commonly known as the Betway Premiership.
He went on to play for Kruger United FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship during the 2025/2026 season. Later that same season, he joined University of Pretoria FC (AmaTuks) in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, where he currently plays as a centre forward and wears jersey number 43.
Career path
- 2026 - AmaTuks FCCurrent club · #43
- 2025 - 2026Kruger United FC
- 2024 - 2025Durban City FCMotsepe Foundation Championship winners · promoted
- 2023 - 2024Maritzburg United FC
- 2021 - 2023Golden Arrows FCDStv Premiership
- 2019 - 2021Royal AM FC
- 2018 - 2019Real Kings FCFirst professional club
