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LUVHENGO MUNGOMENI (PART 1)

- By Zola Doda

During his heyday, Luvhengo Mungomeni was a no-nonsense defender who took no prisoners with his tough tackles and ability to read the game. The 40-year-old had an illustrious professional career which started at Bush Bucks before joining his hometown team Black Leopards in 2006, where he spent two seasons. After leaving Lidoda Duvha in 2008, Mungomeni joined Mamelodi Sundowns, under Hristo Stoitchkov and Gordon Igesund, and spent three successful years at Chloorkop. He finished the 2008 MTN8 final on the losing side. In 2011 he reunited with Igesund, this time at Moroka Swallows, and helped them win the 2012 MTN8 where they defeated SuperSport United. In the national team he also made his mark when he won the 2003 U20 COSAFA Cup tournament held in Tshwane. In 2004 he was part of the SASOL Wonke Wonke project, designed to spot talent for the 2008 Olympic qualifiers. At 30 years old, the defender made a decision to hang up his boots after the Dube Birds were relegated to the