Johannesburg - Bafana Bafana attacker Bongokuhle Hlongwane was named in the most recent Major League Soccer Team of the week.
The former Maritzburg United star's achievement came after he put in a man of the match performance and scored his first goal in the United States last weekend, helping his side to a 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo at the PNC Stadium.
Hlongwane also contributed an assist to Franco Fragapane who opened the scoring for Minnesota in first half stoppage time.
Hlongwane was joined in the MLS Team of the week by team-mate and former SuperSport United defender Michael Boxall.
The 22-year-old Hlongwane moved to the United States from Maritzburg United in January following some impressive performances for Bafana Bafana in World Cup qualifying last year. The Kwa-Zulu Natal-born player has gone on to establish himself as a key part of the national team under Hugo Broos.
He has also quickly become a first team regular for Minnesota, and will hope that his first goal for the club will inspire many more going forward.
Another notable names alongside Hlongwane in the MLS Team of the week was former Liverpool attacker Xherdan Shaqiri who now plays for Chicago Fire.
Former US national team captain Michael Bradley was also named in the team, as was Jordan Morris who is expected to be part of the US team that will play in the World Cup in Qatar later this year.
Federico Bernardeschi who helped Italy win Euro 2020 was also named to the MLS team of the week’s substitute bench.
IOL Sport