Bandile Shandu (born 19 January,1995) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.[1] He was born in Pietermaritzburg South Africa, and made his professional debut playing for Maritzburg United at the age of seventeen, while attending the high school Maritzburg College.[2]

Bandile Shandu
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-01-19) 19 January 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Orlando Pirates
Number 26
Youth career
0000–2013 Maritzburg United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2021 Maritzburg United 134 (4)
2021– Orlando Pirates 59 (4)
International career
South Africa U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 June 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:10, 4 October 2020 (UTC)

Club Career

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Shandu was first called up to a matchday squad for Maritzburg United in December 2012 - at the age of 17 whilst attending Maritzburg College.[3] He made his professional debut in February 2013 against AmaZulu. The match ended in a 0 – 0 draw. [4] He left the club at the end of his contract on the 30th of June, 2021.[5]

In July of 2021, Shandu joined Orlando Pirates on a three-year contract.[6]

International Career

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He has represented South Africa at the under-20 level.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ Bandile Shandu at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 October 2020..
  2. ^ Hadebe, Sazi (12 December 2019). "Shandu looking forward to lifting cup with United". The Sowetan. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Maritzburg College Grade 11 pupil gets PSL call-up". The Witness. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2020 – via pressreader.com.
  4. ^ Peters, Carl (13 February 2013). "Rosslee still waiting for a victory". Daily News. Retrieved 4 October 2020 – via pressreader.com.
  5. ^ "Maritzburg United confirm Bandile Shandu's departure". 5 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Shandu: I always strive to work hard". 14 July 2021.
  7. ^ Burnard, Lloyd (9 May 2014). "United's Shandu called for SA U20s". The Witness. Retrieved 4 October 2020 – via pressreader.com.
  8. ^ "SA U20 through to third round of qualifiers". SAFA.net. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 4 October 2020.