Siyabonga Ngezana opens up about winning first major trophy with FCSB
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana has opened up about winning his first major trophy with Romanian giants FCSB.
The talented centre-back won his first major trophy as FCSB clinched the Romanian Liga I title for the first time in nine years four days ago.
FCSB signed Ngezana at the beginning of the season from the DStv Premiership giants, Amakhosi. The 26-year-old footballer had a slow start at the Romanian side, but he eventually secured his place in the team after he became more accustomed to their environment.
Ngezana managed to feature in 31 games across all competitions for FCSB this campaign and contributed one assist, and helped the club keep 14 clean sheets.
Since he joined FCSB, Ngezana has been growing in influence as a defender for his European side.
Ngezana’s impressive performances caught the attention of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos. As a result, the former Amakhosi defender was included in the squad for international friendlies against Algeria and Andorra in March 2024.
SIYABONGA NGEZANA ON WINNING HIS FIRST MAJOR TROPHY IN HIS FOOTBALL CAREER
In a recent interview with FARPost, Ngezana shared what it meant to win his first title in his football career after coming close to winning it with Chiefs in 2020.
“Obviously, the feeling is unmatched. I can’t even put it into words more, especially since it’s my first season in Europe. So, to me, it means a lot and it’s my first title in my football career,” Ngezana told this website.
“It took a lot of sacrifices, you know. I was obviously demanding more from myself, especially since I have never won any major title in my career.
“I have been with my former team [Kaizer Chiefs] for long and I didn’t win anything. So, to me, it demanded more from myself. I mean, what career would I have without something to show for it.”
Ngezana continued: “It took for me to realise that one day you will leave football but you need to leave something [legacy] that you will be remembered for in this game of football.
“This is a short career, and you are just here for a moment. So, in that moment I have to do the most and try to win as a team, not necessarily as an individual.”
The South African defender is absolutely confident that he is destined to win more trophies in his illustrious career.
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