Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Warriors forward Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya has bid farewell to FC Platinum following their 1-1 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League draw with Simba Bhora at Mandava Stadium on Saturday.
The 22-year-old is set to join South African Betway Premiership side Amazulu, having reportedly agreed to a two-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 2027.
Ngwenya caught the attention of Usuthu scouts during the 2025 COSAFA Cup held in South Africa earlier this month.
He scored two goals and earned a spot in the tournament’s team of the first round, despite Zimbabwe’s early elimination from the competition.Zimbabwean art and music tours
In a statement, Ngwenya expressed his gratitude to FC Platinum and its supporters, saying that leaving the club “feels like a part of me is being ripped away.”
He also extended special thanks to head coach Norman Mapeza for his mentorship and guidance. The statement reads:
As I stand here today, my heart is torn between the excitement of new horizons and the ache of leaving behind the only home I’ve ever known – FC Platinum. From the tender age of a young boy, this team has been my sanctuary, my driving force, and my family.
Every triumph, every setback, every sweat-drenched training session, and every triumphant victory has shaped me into the player I am today.
Leaving you, my mother team, feels like a part of me is being ripped away. The thought of not being able to share the pitch with my brothers, to hear the chants of ‘Plasto’ echoing through the stadium, to feel the rush of adrenaline as we take the field together – it’s a pain that cuts deep.
But even in the midst of this heartache, I’m filled with gratitude. Gratitude for the unwavering support, the unrelenting push to reach new heights, and the unconditional love that has been my guiding light.
Home will always be home, and though I’ll roam far and wide, a part of me will forever remain here, wrapped in the memories of FC Platinum.
Thank you for being my everything. The African Dream may be calling, but my heart will always beat for Plasto.
Much Thanks To The Best Team In Zimbabwe MaPlatso and special thanks to Coach Norman Mapeza.Zimbabwean art and music tours
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