Ayanda Nkosi (born 23 January 1993) is a South African footballer who plays for Northern Cape ABC Motsepe side Upington City F.C. He played for Free State Stars.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 January 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | attacking midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | Maritzburg United | 12 | (2) |
| 2016 | Free State Stars | 13 | (2) |
| 2016–2019 | Orlando Pirates | 10 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | → Jomo Cosmos (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2019–2020 | Free State Stars | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editAyanda Nkosi has played in the University of Joburg's residence leagues.[2] Maritzburg United F.C. proclaimed his release in 2016 by mutual consent.[3]
Prior to the 2016-17 South African Premier Division, Nkosi signed a three-year deal to play for Orlando Pirates FC.[4] Early in his Orlando Pirates career, he was said to have been involved in a tavern brawl.[5]
Nkosi scored his first goal for Orlando Pirates FC in a 2-1 loss to Maritzburg United F.C.[6] As a substitute for Orlando Pirates FC, he was fighting for a starting berth in the club – he said: "Competition is a part of football. In football there is competition whether you like it or not...."[7]
References
edit- ^ "Ayanda Nkosi questions Siphiwe Tshabalala to AmaZulu, says transfers are about who you know". Kick Off. 26 October 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ Billy Cooper (19 February 2016). "The Rise Of Nkosi!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ P (12 January 2016). "Maritzburg United release Ayanda Nkosi, Themba Mavundla and Veluyeke Zulu, in talks over Siyabulela Shai - News". Kick Off. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ "Ayanda Nkosi confirms Orlando Pirates move". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ Theo Nyhaba (7 August 2016). "Pirates striker Ayanda & friends 'in brawl'". Daily Sun. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ "We assess Pirates' accuracy in the transfer market and whether the players they brought were 'hits' or 'misses' (PHOTOS)". Sowetan LIVE. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ "Ayanda Nkosi welcomes competition for starting berth at Orlando Pirates". Realnet.co.uk. 14 August 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
External links
edit- Ayanda Nkosi at Soccerway
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