Kusini Yengi

[mack]

Kusini Yengi

Date Of Birth: 15/01/99
Nation: Australia
Birthplace: Adelaide, Australia
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Position: Forward
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Joined Wanderers: 05/06/22
Contract Details: 2 Year Initial Contract
Contract Finish: 2023/24
Previous Club: Adelaide United
Wanderers Debut: 9th October 2022 vs Perth Glory

Wanderers A-League Appearances: 18
Wanderers A-League Goals: 4

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Wanderers Club World Cup Appearances:
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Wanderers Total Appearances: 18
Wanderers Total Goals: 4

Yearly Appearances & Goals: 2021/22: 18 (4)

International Team: Australia
International Caps: 2
International Goals: 1

Individual Awards:

Team Honours:

Highlight: Scored his first A-League goal for the Wanderers against Sydney FC in Round 6, Season 2022/23.
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Description: An exciting fast forward who moves to the Wanderers after several seasons in Adelaide, which included a memorable goal against Melbourne Victory punctuated by celebrating in front of their home fans. First first season at the Wanderers saw him score in two Sydney Derby matches. He left the Wanderers in July 2023 to join Portsmouth playing in the English League One.

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[sonar]

Welcome and good luck...No pressure.....just score a shitload of goals ok. !

[MathyouWSW]

I posted it in the squad thread but I'll post it here as well:
 

 

[MathyouWSW]

 

 

[Sithslayer1991]

Well we can all agree so far Yengi performances for us have been up and down. For the derby he definitely lifts and we see that type of player he can be. But then for other games he just disappears. Well looks like he may look at a psychologist to get his mind right for games to finally get that consistency. No doubt Rudan has had a word with him to get him to that next level.

 

https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8129631/mind-games-wanderers-yengi-targeting-consistency/

[MathyouWSW]

I hope the lad doesn't suffer from mental health issues, if so...I feel sorry for him.

I wouldn't classify him as one of our best player. However, he's willing to give it a shot every game and hopefully his form can continue how it is when he plays in the derbies.

That's the type of player Yengi needs to be each week. I guess he just need motivation each week from Rudan and the rest of the squad and based off the performances this season, it seems the team is already doing that.

Edited March 21, 2023 by MathyouWSW

[Paul01]

There are some people who have high-highs followed by low-lows. I hope he isn't one of those as so many young people are today.

At least next game, he will hopefully highly motivated against his old team and coach. 

 

[mack]

Paid transfer to England for Portsmouth. Not entirely sure what they see but thanks for the cash and the Derby goals!

[GunnerWanderer]

That first derby goal was one of the best euphoria moments we had in years 

 

Good luck Yengi hope I’m wrong but I assume I see you at the Jets next season! 

[StringerBellend]

The great thing with Yengi is defenders didn't know what he was going to do, the bad thing was neither did he 

[Sithslayer1991]

Good move overall though. Wanderers got a transfer, Yengi gets a move overseas and Portsmouth paid almost nothing for him, so even if he succeeds its profit. If he fails then its ok because they haven't lost much and they are on budget.

[andypk]

Scored a hat-trick on his debut overnight for Pompey in a 9-1 win over Crawley. Was on the pitch 60 mins in a 120 min game.  Yengi has just recovered from an ankle injury. 

[StringerBellend]

1 hour ago, andypk said:

Scored a hat-trick on his debut overnight for Pompey in a 9-1 win over Crawley. Was on the pitch 60 mins in a 120 min game.  Yengi has just recovered from an ankle injury. 

I think we'll miss him, was decent.. and like I say the angry Balkan sitting near me won't have anyone to shout at 

[Davo]

 

[Sithslayer1991]

For him its all about staying fit. I mean that has always been his issue. He is so strong that it hardly matters that he touch is poor because you as the team just need to make sure he is facing forward so that he bulldozes the opposition. If he back is to the goal them he is strong enough to get get around them.

Its all about consistency and Pompey using him correctly.

[MartinTyler]

Many of his attributes are well suited to L1.....however he can't be seen to be lazy as the fans will be on his back

[mack]

Late equaliser.

[mack]

Scored two against Forest Green Rovers (one tier below them) in a 3-1 win in the League Cup. Penalty, and came in late at the back post to tap-in a corner that everyone else missed.

He's now one goal away from equalling his highest seasonal goal tally.

After two games. 

[THEWANDERERSPOST]

On 09/08/2023 at 7:03 PM, mack said:

Scored two against Forest Green Rovers (one tier below them) in a 3-1 win in the League Cup. Penalty, and came in late at the back post to tap-in a corner that everyone else missed.

He's now one goal away from equalling his highest seasonal goal tally.

After two games. 

4 goals now in about 88 minutes total for Portsmouth. Mental stuff.

[pseudonym]

 

[MathyouWSW]

and he's injured: 
 

 

[Paul01]

47 minutes ago, MathyouWSW said:

and he's injured: 
 

 

Due to a team mate during training!

[mack]

He got Majewski'd.

[Davo]

John Mousinho? Didn't realise Portsmouth had the Aldi version of Jose Mourinho.

[pseudonym]

14 minutes ago, Davo said:

John Mousinho? Didn't realise Portsmouth had the Aldi version of Jose Mourinho.

 

[Davo]

Mourinho's not available? Get me his non-union Mexican equivalent.

[Sithslayer1991]

Came back from injury this morning and scored again.

[WSWJACK]

2 minutes ago, Sithslayer1991 said:

Came back from injury this morning and scored again.

Sums Yengi up really, can score but "come back from injury" is the constant.

[mack]

He also missed a sitter after a horrible backpass got him into the box about 8 yards out almost in front with no defender. But scored with a good header on the edge of the 6 yard box.

[mack]

Just made his debut for Australia.