Taiye Taiwo 14:28 SAST 2021/05/03 The South Africa star has struggled to impress in Steven Gerrard s team this term and he is currently serving a ban for breach Covid-19 protocols
Amiens manager Oswald Tanchot has confirmed Bongani Zungu will return to the Ligue 2 side for next season after the expiry of his loan deal at Rangers.
The Gers boosted their midfield options with the signing of the 28-year-old last October, however, he has been restricted to just one Premiership start during his time with the club.
Aside from his struggles for playing time, Zungu has also been involved in off-field controversy having breached coronavirus lockdown rules in Scotland and he is currently serving a six-match ban.
Saturday s contribution was the third time the former MFM FC striker had come to the rescue of Oswald Tanchot s side, having previously scored match-winning goals in their league games against Dunkerque and Grenoble Foot 38.
38 - BUUT marqué par notre numéro 9 Stephen Odey, reprise de la tête sur un centre de Mickael Alphonse!#ASCLBC 1-0#AllezAmiens ⚪⚫ pic.twitter.com/Fby0gqIo6G Amiens SC (@AmiensSC) January 30, 2021
In addition to his contribution, all three of Odey’s goals have come at the Stade de la Licorne.
The 23-year-old, who was the second top scorer in the 2016-17 Nigeria Professional Football League season with 18 goals, behind former Lobi Stars striker Anthony Okpotu (19 goals), is currently on a season-long loan from Belgian First Division A club Genk.