Players Abroad Round-Up

Bongani Zungu

Amiens and Rangers (loan), France and Scotland

A season of contrasting fortunes for the ‘Beast’ as he enters the prime of his career at the age of 28.

While Bongani Zungu made it clear that he wished to move on from Amiens after their relegation to Ligue 2, Scottish Premier League giants Rangers won the race for his signature on a six-month loan deal which will live long in his memory.

He was part of a historic ‘Invincibles’ squad led by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard that went through the season unbeaten and another league winners medal added to his CV was the highlight.

But only four starts from 20 appearances across all competitions didn’t allow the Bafana Bafana star much chance to establish himself to earn a permanent switch.

The controversial ban from the Scotland Football Association and hefty fine sanctioned by Rangers after he broke COVID-19 lockdown regulations with a couple of youth team players didn’t exactly paint him in a good light either.

But remains a quality