Danish Women’s side FC Nordsjælland (FCN) on Thursday announced the arrival of South African defender Bongeka Gamede.
Last week her former club University of Western Cape (UWC) announced that the 25-year-old was leaving the club after a seven-year stay with the institution that she helped finish second in the Hollywoodbets Super League in two seasons. Gamede was also instrumental in the Blues qualification of their first ever CAF Women’s Champions League appearance.
The club’s Sports Director Jessica Davis was quoted on their website, raving about Gamede’s qualities saying despite a small physical frame the South African international’s style of play suits the club’s. Davis also said that Gamede had been on their radar for a while.
“We are incredibly happy that we have finally succeeded in welcoming Bongeka here at FC Nordsjælland,” said Davis.
“Among other things, she showed herself really well in the recent qualification for the CAF Women’s Champions League for her former team, so she has been on our radar for a long time”.
“For a long time we have wanted to bring Bongeka to FCN, as we have, among other things, seen several glimpses from the South African national team, where she plays according to the principles of our style of play. We are sure she will be a great addition to the squad where she still has potential to develop”.
The 25-year-old also shared her joy at being one of the African girls to land a contract abroad, while echoing Davis’ sentiments about matching the club’s style of play. The former UWC captain added that the move came at the right after she had completed her studies in the mother city.
“I wanted to complete my education before I went to Europe” said Gamede.
“And when I started to delve into the style of play and the culture here at FC Nordsjælland, I couldn’t say no. I loved everything about the club and I am convinced that I can develop here at FCN. So the timing couldn’t be better either.
“FC Nordsjælland is known for playing good football, where we want to have possession, which suits me incredibly well. I am sure that the style of play can make me an even better player and I hope that I can also contribute a lot to the team.
“I knew about FC Nordsjælland in advance because of their connection with Right to Dream. My agent and I worked together to find the best match for me, and I personally think that I ended up in the right place.”
