Nzunza Strikes Twice as Fatima Towers Silences Kgoshi in Fiery Showdown
BY: Bandile Mbango
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Fatima Towers (Green) walked onto the TUT Main Sports Grounds on Saturday 12 April 2025, with fire in their boots and walked off with a hard earned 2–1 win over Kgoshi FC (Blue) in the TUT residence soccer tournament.
From the first whistle, Fatima meant business their formation a disciplined setup, strong midfield control and defenders that showed determination with their tight passes connected cleanly and energy pulsed through every tackle.
Defender Lungelo Nzunza wearing jersey number 6 wasted no time in making his mark he bagged a brace in the first half, he first strike came 20 minutes into the game and his second followed ten minutes before half time both delivered with the calm confidence of a seasoned striker ironic, considering he almost did not make the lineup. Fatima led 2-0 dominating the match in the first half while Kgoshi FC could not find their footing.
Kgoshi FC struggled to match Fatima’s rhythm in the first half but came back fighting in the second, with tighter passing and determination. Their lone goal came from an unexpected source Mzwandile Dlomo jersey number 15, a player more known for hustle than heroics. His goal came five minutes before the final whistle, surprising everyone by outpacing the defence and ball passing the keeper. Dlomo looked as surprised as anyone.
As the final whistle blew, the match ended with 2-1 a narrow but deserved win. Fatima stood tall tired but victorious, Kgoshi left the field disappointed but motivated knowing they still have more to give in the tournament.
According to coach Lawrence Mnyakeni for Fatima Towers had not expected Nzunza to perform the way he did, especially since the player had missed all training sessions that week and only returned on the day of the match, he believed Nzunza reminded everyone that talent shows up when it matters most and despite the circumstances he played like he’d never left.
Lungelo Nzunza himself said he knew eyes were on him “I didn’t want to let my team down I had to step up and remind everyone why I’m here even if I haven’t been consistent in training” he said.
“I’m not really a goal scorer just play the game to enjoy myself I’m more about the fun the movement the vibe scoring today it was something new but it felt good it gave us a bit of a lift.”said Mzwandile Dlomo
Kgoshi’s coach Senzo “Shandu” Mbatha applauded Dlomo’s effort and his team’s second half push. “We didn’t show up in the first half and we paid for it but I’m proud of how the boys responded the game is not just about the scoreline it is about heart and we showed that.”
The crowd added their own flavour to the day cheering, chanting and a longtime fan Mzwandile Zulu standing near field “I have faith in every player out here. This game is about letting your mind run and just playing I love the energy that Fatima come with and believe Kgoshi can learn a lot from them.
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