Westville Boy’s teen courts nation success
Bongamusa Mngoma showed plenty of potential in his early years at Westville and has become an influential figure at Westville among the younger hockey boys, who look to him for guidance.
FOLLOWING some eye-catching displays, Westville Boys’ matric learner, Bongamusa Mngoma has been named as one of the 12 players to be capped for the SA Men’s Indoor Hockey team.
The 18-year-old is set to make his debut for the side at the Africa Indoor Cup in April, the African Qualifier for the 2021 Indoor Hockey World Cup in Belgium.
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SA Indoor Hockey Coach, Ryan Hack said he was excited to be a part of this new generation of indoor hockey players.
“They are undoubtedly some of the most talented players we have ever had in the system. We have a great blend of youngsters and experience in the squad, with really good balance in the key areas.
I’m expecting some big things from this group of players and I know they will make the country proud. The future is definitely bright for South African Indoor Hockey,” he said.
Director of Hockey at WBHS, Cameron Mackay said Bonga has worked hard in the last couple years to get his indoor hockey game to where it is now, and has come a long way considering his first taste of indoor hockey was in grade 8.
“He showed plenty of potential in his early years at Westville and worked hard at the technical side of his game, which differs from outdoor hockey.
“In 2019, he had a breakout year, making the PSI Panthers U16A Indoor team, where his team finished third and he was selected for the PSI African All Stars U16 team,” said Mackay adding that the young lad has become an influential figure at Westville among the younger hockey boys, who look to him for guidance.
“He has shown the immense potential he has and we cannot wait to see him continue to flourish on the indoor court as well as on the astro,” said Mackay.
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