Mfana Futhi Bhembe
Encyclopedia
Mfanafuthi Taribo Bhembe (born 10 October 1982 in Mbabane
) is a Swazi
footballer.
and joined on year later in 2005 to Mbabane Swallows
, before he attended in July 2006 by Alabama A&M University.
Lagerwey says: "Futhi was the fifth leading goal scorer in Division I this season. He's a quick attacking player that got things done at the collegiate level, so we're anxious to see if that can translate to the pros."
in the fourth round (57th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft
.
Then joined to Real Salt Lake
in January 2009 and was released on 9 February 2009.
on 10 February 2009 and signed on 10 July 2009 for South African club Jomo Cosmos
.
and is currently on attention.
Mbabane
-References:...
) is a Swazi
Swaziland
Swaziland, officially the Kingdom of Swaziland , and sometimes called Ngwane or Swatini, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered to the north, south and west by South Africa, and to the east by Mozambique...
footballer.
Career
Bhembe began his career by Royal Leopards F.C.Royal Leopards F.C.
Royal Leopards are a Swazi soccer club based in Simunye. They are the Royal Swaziland Police team.-Achievements:*Swazi Premier League: 3*Swazi Cup: 2*Swazi Charity Cup: 1*Swazi Trade Fair Cup: 1-Performance in CAF competitions:...
and joined on year later in 2005 to Mbabane Swallows
Mbabane Swallows
Mbabane Swallows is a Swazi soccer club based in Mbabane.-Achievements:*Swazi Premier League: 3*Swazi Cup: 2*Swazi Charity Cup: 3*Swazi Trade Fair Cup: 3-Performance in CAF competitions:...
, before he attended in July 2006 by Alabama A&M University.
United States
He notched 14 goals in 16 appearances during a surprise senior season in 2008 for Alabama A&M University of the SWAC Conference, helping the side to a 9–5–3 record last fall. The resulting 1.94 points per game were tied for the fifth most in Division I last season, while his 14 goals ranked tied for 10th overall.Lagerwey says: "Futhi was the fifth leading goal scorer in Division I this season. He's a quick attacking player that got things done at the collegiate level, so we're anxious to see if that can translate to the pros."
Draft
Selected by Real Salt LakeReal Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
in the fourth round (57th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft
2009 MLS SuperDraft
The 2009 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 15, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the tenth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was owned by the expansion Seattle Sounders FC...
.
Then joined to Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
in January 2009 and was released on 9 February 2009.
Return to Africa
He returned to Mbabane SwallowsMbabane Swallows
Mbabane Swallows is a Swazi soccer club based in Mbabane.-Achievements:*Swazi Premier League: 3*Swazi Cup: 2*Swazi Charity Cup: 3*Swazi Trade Fair Cup: 3-Performance in CAF competitions:...
on 10 February 2009 and signed on 10 July 2009 for South African club Jomo Cosmos
Jomo Cosmos
Jomo Cosmos is a South African football club based in Johannesburg that plays in the Premier Soccer League. The club is owned and coached by South African soccer legend Jomo "Black Prince" Sono....
.
Clubs
- 2003–2004: Royal Leopards F.C.Royal Leopards F.C.Royal Leopards are a Swazi soccer club based in Simunye. They are the Royal Swaziland Police team.-Achievements:*Swazi Premier League: 3*Swazi Cup: 2*Swazi Charity Cup: 1*Swazi Trade Fair Cup: 1-Performance in CAF competitions:...
- 2004–2006: Mbabane SwallowsMbabane SwallowsMbabane Swallows is a Swazi soccer club based in Mbabane.-Achievements:*Swazi Premier League: 3*Swazi Cup: 2*Swazi Charity Cup: 3*Swazi Trade Fair Cup: 3-Performance in CAF competitions:...
- 2006–2008: Alabama A&M University
- 2009: Mbabane SwallowsMbabane SwallowsMbabane Swallows is a Swazi soccer club based in Mbabane.-Achievements:*Swazi Premier League: 3*Swazi Cup: 2*Swazi Charity Cup: 3*Swazi Trade Fair Cup: 3-Performance in CAF competitions:...
- 2009–2010: Jomo CosmosJomo CosmosJomo Cosmos is a South African football club based in Johannesburg that plays in the Premier Soccer League. The club is owned and coached by South African soccer legend Jomo "Black Prince" Sono....
International
Bhembe was from 2005 to 2006 regular member of the Swaziland national football teamSwaziland national football team
The Swaziland national football team, nicknamed Sihlangu Semnikati , is the national team of Swaziland and is controlled by the National Football Association of Swaziland. It has never qualified for the World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations finals...
and is currently on attention.