Bongani Sam’s Kaizer Chiefs career never showed any potential to take off.
An awful injury and former coach Nasreddine Nabi’s refusal to offer him a chance resulted in an early exit.
The former Orlando Pirates and Bloemfontein Celtic left-back has re-emerged in Gqeberha.
BONGANI SAM TRAINING WITH CHIPPA UNITED
According to iDiski Times, the 28-year-old is trying his luck at the Chilli Boys in Gqebrha, Eastern Cape, which also happens to be his hometown.
“This publication can confirm that Sam has been spotted in the Chippa training kit and training with the Chilli Boys, with hope of impressing head coach Eymael,” the outlet reported.
Sam will be remembered at Kaizer Chiefs for leaving without a single official appearance.
CAREER BEFORE KAIZER CHIEFS
Sam, whose professional career started at Highlands Park, has 88 top-flight appearances, five goals, and four assists. His most productive season was in 2018/19 at Celtic, when he played 20 matches.
Other double digits were at Pirates with 10 matches in 2020/21 and at Moroka Swallows with 13 games in 2023/24.
His goals came from Celtic(two) and a goal each at Pirates and Swallows.
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