Bongumusa Nkosi

A dynamic center forward with elite speed, sharp flair, and a killer instinct in the box.

Shooting

Composure

Speed

Dribbling

Passing

Fitness

#43

Nationality

  • Current Team
  • Nickname
  • Position
  • Height
  • Weight
  • DOB
  • Age

South African

  • Kruger United FC
  • Dembele
  • Center Forward
  • 1.70 m
  • 70 kg
  • 21 January 2000
  • 25 years

Brief Overview

Bongumusa Nkosi “Dembele”

Is a South African professional footballer who plays as a center forward. Born and raised in the small town of Paulpietersburg in KwaZulu‑Natal, Nkosi is known for his blistering pace, flair and goal‑scoring instinct—attributes that earned him the nickname “Dembele.” He began his professional career with Real Kings FC, then went on to play for Royal AM, Golden Arrows, and later joined Maritzburg United (which subsequently rebranded as Durban City FC). While at Durban City, he contributed to the team’s successful campaign in the 2024/2025 season of the Motsepe Foundation Championship (the second tier of South African football) which resulted in the club being crowned champions and gaining promotion to the top‑flight South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) commonly known as the Betway Premiership. He currently plays for Kruger United FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship and wears jersey number #43.

Gallery

Image

#JustAnotherDay @Durban City FC

Nedbank Cup

2024/2025 • Season
Image

#TheEducatedLeftFoot @Golden Arrows FC

DSTV Premiership(PSL)

2022/2023 • Season
Image

#NowLet'sDance @Golden Arrows FC

Nedbank Cup

2022/2023 • Season
Image

#DembeleMySon @RealKings FC

Glad Africa Championship(NFD)

2019/2020 • Season
Image

#StandYourGroundLad @Golden Arrows FC

DSTV Premiership(PSL)

2022/2023 • Season
Image

#OkayLet'sGo @Kruger United FC

Motsepe Foundation(NFD)

2025/2026 • Season

Stats

PRIMARY LEAGUE
# TEAM SEASONS MATCHES GOALS ASSISTS
1 Kruger United FC 2025/2026 2 1 0
2 Durban City FC 2024/2025 17 2 4
3 Maritzburg United FC 2023/2024 9 3 3
4 Golden Arrows FC 2022/2023 8 1 0
5 Golden Arrows FC 2021/2022 2 0 0
6 Royal AM FC 2020/2021 1 0 0
7 Royal AM FC 2019/2020 5 3 1
8 Real Kings FC 2018/2019 6 1 0
9 Total 50 11 8

 

PRIMARY CUP(NEDBANK CUP)
# TEAM SEASONS MATCHES GOALS ASSISTS
1 Durban City FC 2024/2025 4 0 1
2 Maritzburg United FC 2023/2024 3 0 0
3 Golden Arrows FC 2022/2023 2 0 0
4 Total 9 0 1

Our Blog

Image
Jan 10, 2025

Match interview with Bongumusa Nkosi (1 goal, 1 assist) — #DurbanCity

A crucial goal and an unforgettable performance! Hear from Bongumusa Nkosi as he shares his thoughts on last night’s victory. 💪⚽ #OurCityOurTeam #Nkosi.

Image
Mar 05, 2025

Interview with Bongumusa Nkosi | Durban City vs Marumo Gallants

#MarumoGallants #NedbankCup #Chatsworth Durban City midfielder Bongumusa Nkosi spoke to us ahead of their Nedbank Cup quarter-final game against Marumo Gallants at Chatsworth Stadium in Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday, 9 March 2025.

Image
Jul 26, 2021

Golden Arrows have added three more players to their roster, pushing their total signings for this window to 11 so far.

Golden Arrows have made three more signings to bring their total to 11 this transfer window, adding Bongumusa Nkosi (attacking midfielder, from Royal AM), Themba Mantshiyane (left-back/left winger, from Free State Stars), and Sazi Gumbi (attacking midfielder, from Stone Breakers).

Image
Sept 11, 2019

GladAfrica Championship Week 4 Preview

Bongumusa Nkosi scored his first GladAfrica Championship goal of the season for Real Kings, in a match against TS Galaxy at Mpumalanga Stadium..

Image
Mar 11, 2023

Royal AM stroll into Nedbank Cup quarterfinals

Ricardo Nascimento and Bongumusa Nkosi. Picture by Royal AM

Image
Apr 07, 2024

Bongumusa Nkosi #Humility

Hey footies, how about some lesson in humility from Bongumusa Nkosi.