Benson Shilongo

Benson Shilongo (born 18 May 1992) is a Namibian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Israeli club Maccabi Bnei Reineh and the Namibia national team.[1]

Benson Shilongo
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-05-18) 18 May 1992
Place of birth Ongwediva, Namibia
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Maccabi Bnei Reineh
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 United Africa Tigers
2014–2016 Gaborone United
2016–2018 Platinum Stars 9 (4)
2018 Alassiouty Sport 2 (2)
2018–2019 Smouha 6 (3)
2019–2022 Ismaily 68 (14)
2022– Maccabi Bnei Reineh 0 (0)
International career‡
2012– Namibia 24 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 January 2018
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2018

International career

International goals
Scores and results list Namibia's goal tally first.[2]
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.22 February 2012Independence Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia Mozambique2–03–0Friendly
2.3–0
3.19 May 2015Moruleng Stadium, Saulspoort, South Africa Mauritius1–02–02015 COSAFA Cup
4.2–0
5.28 May 2015Moruleng Stadium, Saulspoort, South Africa Madagascar1–03–22015 COSAFA Cup
6.2–2
7.29 March 2016Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium, Bujumbura, Burundi Burundi1–03–12017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
8.27 March 2018Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia Lesotho2–12–1Friendly
9.8 September 2018Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia Zambia1–01–12019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

References
  1. Zeitung, Allgemeine. "Erster Namibier in Ägypten - Sport - Allgemeine Zeitung". Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  2. "Shilongo, Benson". National Football Teams. Retrieved 4 April 2017.


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