French Ligue 1 outfit Amiens SC has confirmed that Bafana Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu will be out of action for several months.
The 25-year-old had to be stretchered off the field in Amiens’ goalless draw with Saint-Etienne on Sunday, and has since been withdrawn from the Bafana squad, who will face Libya in the Afcon qualifiers on Saturday.
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The midfielder could now face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining an ACL injury.
The French club released the following statement on Zungu’s injury on their official website, which reads: ‘Amiens SC wishes to express its full support to Bongani Zungu, victim this Sunday against Saint-Etienne of a serious sprained knee with the involvement of the anterior cruciate ligament. He will be unavailable for several months.’
Amiens went on to express their support for the former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder while also confirming that Zungu is currently in talks with the club over a contract extension.
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‘The club wishes to express its confidence to Bongani, and is currently negotiating an extension of contract with him. We wish for him to come back as soon as possible and even stronger,’ the club added.
Great fighting spirit from us to earn a point away from home.
Trusting God for speedy recovery 🚑🙏🏽💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/2b2JrIn8LY
— Bongani Zungu (@BonganiZungu08) September 2, 2018
