Khanyi Cele Catches Strays As Ex-boyfriend Bongani Zungu Makes Shock India Move
- Bongani Zungu’s latest career move has sparked a fresh wave of reactions, with his past relationship with Khanyi Cele unexpectedly entering the conversation
- The former couple’s history has resurfaced after a viral social media post prompted fans to debate what may have shaped Zungu’s football journey
- While some social media users took aim at Cele, others defended the former couple and pushed back against claims surrounding Zungu’s career
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Khanyi Cele has been dragged into the conversation surrounding her ex-fiancé Bongani Zungu after the former Bafana Bafana midfielder reportedly agreed to join Indian side Malappuram FC. The move was reported on 19 August 2026, with Zungu expected to complete the switch after final formalities.
The development prompted a viral reaction from X user @ChrisExcel102 on 20 August. In a post on X, he shared a picture of Zungu and Cele on X and captioned it:
“If it wasn’t for this relationship… Zungu would be playing in [the] Premier League with superstars. Now he’s playing in Mumbai with screen protector shop owners at 31.”
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The post attracted hundreds of thousands of views and triggered debate about Zungu’s career and his former relationship with Cele.
Khanyi Cele’s name resurfaces
Some users agreed with the relationship theory, while others pushed back.
@Coach_Nqo wrote:
“She destroyed him. Wait until he retires, she’ll finish him off.”
@MUESLI_TS10 disagreed:
“He destroyed his own career in Scotland. Grooving with academy players, I refuse to blame this girl. She’s been holding him.”
@Pretty defended Zungu:
“Stop hating on the guy, he is doing well for himself.”
Meanwhile, @Mamhayise123 wrote:
“Stop lying, he was already struggling and had scandals.”
@khethoChamp1 added:
“Behind every successful man there is a woman. To him, this thing is not working.”
@Darshxnn also challenged the criticism of Indian football, writing:
“What’s with y’all Saffers dissing ISL over the past few days? Maybe have a look at your so-called star player. He ain’t even playing in the ISL nor even 2nd tier for that matter.
"He’s playing in a franchise league which runs for 2 months. Even none of senior Indian pros play it.”
Zungu and Cele were previously engaged. In November 2018, Zungu proposed to Cele at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, according to TimesLIVE.
Bongani Zungu starts another chapter
Bongani Zungu, now 33, previously played in Portugal, France and Scotland before returning to South Africa. The reported move to India marks another overseas chapter for the midfielder after his departure from AmaZulu.
The social media debate, however, has brought his past relationship back into the spotlight.
Bongani Zungu’s luxury lifestyle
Briefly News previously reported that Bongani Zungu has also attracted attention for his luxury lifestyle away from football.
The former Bafana Bafana midfielder was previously pictured showing off a Mercedes-Benz V300d reportedly worth more than R2 million. The vehicle added to interest in his life off the pitch, with fans also commenting on his wider collection of luxury car.
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