Bennett Masinga facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 January 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Klerksdorp, South Africa | ||
| Date of death | 14 November 2013 (aged 48) | ||
| Place of death | Stilfontein, South Africa | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1983–1987 | Klerksdorp City | ||
| 1987–1996 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 476 | (127) |
| 1996–1999 | Seven Stars | ||
| 1999–2000 | Santos Cape Town | ||
| 2000–2003 | →Hellenic FC (loan) | ||
| 2002–2006 | Bloemfontein Celtic | ||
| National team | |||
| 1992–1993 | South Africa | 5 | (1) |
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Bennett Masinga (born 13 January 1965 – died 14 November 2013) was a famous South African footballer. He was known for playing as a striker, scoring many goals for his teams.
Bennett was also the cousin of another well-known footballer, Phil Masinga. He passed away at the age of 48.
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Playing for South Africa
Bennett Masinga played for the South Africa national team, also known as Bafana Bafana. He scored a goal in one of Bafana Bafana's first international matches. This was in a 2–2 draw against Cameroon on 11 July 1992.
His fifth and final international game was against Mauritius. This match took place on 10 April 1993.
How He Played Football
Many people remember Bennett Masinga as a very skilled player. MTN, a sports news source, said he was one of the best at scoring goals near the opponent's goal. Even though he was a small player, he was incredibly fast. He had a special talent for finding ways to score goals in any game situation.
His Football Career Numbers
Bennett Masinga played for several clubs during his career. He was a key player for Mamelodi Sundowns for many years.
Goals for His Country
Here is a list of the goals Bennett Masinga scored for the South Africa national team:
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 July 1992 | FNB Stadium, South Africa |  Cameroon |
2-2 | 2-2 | International friendly |
See also
- List of African association football families
