Benson Mhlongo

South African soccer player

Benson Mhlongo
Personal information
Full name Benson Simphiwe Mhlongo
Date of birth (1980-11-09) 9 November 1980 (age 43)
Place of birth Alexandra, South Africa
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre-back, defensive midfielder
Youth career
Megawatt Park
Alexandra Parma
Supersport United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–1999 → Alexandra United (loan) 15 (0)
1999–2000 → City Sharks (loan) 8 (0)
2001–2005 Wits University 55 (9)
2005–2008 Mamelodi Sundowns 76 (4)
2008–2012 Orlando Pirates 41 (4)
2012–2014 Platinum Stars 49 (2)
2014–2015 Polokwane City 12 (0)
International career
2003–2009 South Africa 37 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Benson Mhlongo (born 9 November 1980) is a South African former professional soccer player who played as a defender and midfielder.

He was part of the South African squad at the 2008 African Cup of Nations.

International goals

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 20 May 2006 Gaborone, Botswana  Swaziland 1–0 1–0 COSAFA Cup

External links

  • Benson Mhlongo – FIFA competition record (archived)
  • Benson Mhlongo at National-Football-Teams.com
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South Africa squad – 2004 African Cup of Nations
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South Africa squad – 2008 Africa Cup of Nations
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South Africa squad – 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup fourth place
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