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ZELA EXCLUSIVE
BY HAPPY MASANGO
The name Yusuf Bunting was once meant to set the footballing world alight after his goal scoring heroics sent shockwaves through youth football in the country. Fast forward a few years later and the question on everyone’s lips is, ‘where is Yusuf Bunting?’ After joining the Amakhosi youth academy at the age of 16, Bunting rose to prominence as a deadly striker under the tutelage of the likes of Arthur Zwane, Sundra Govender, Doctor Khumalo and Ace Khuse. Bunting’s dominance in youth football earned him a place in the Kaizer Chiefs reserve team shortly after joining the club and after six-years, that’s exactly where he remained.
THE FORGOTTEN YOUNG SENSATION
YUSUF BUNTING SOCCERZELA.CO.ZA
Bunting later secured a loan move to Highlands Park in 2018 where he made just two appearances for the Lions of the North. Hampered by injuries, being out of his coach’s plans and a failed move abroad, Bunting is now on the hunt for a new club to revive his career. We caught up with the former youth sensation regarding his time at Kaizer Chiefs and gathered some insight on what the future holds for the 24-year-old striker. Q1: Was it always football for you? When did your passion for the game start?
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