Siyabonga Ngezana Left Behind After FCSB’s Defeat to Lyon, Runs After Team Bus

In a bizarre turn of events, South African defender Siyabonga Ngezana found himself in an unusual predicament after FCSB’s 3-1 defeat to Olympique Lyon in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League round of 16 clash. The match, which took place at the National Arena in Romania, saw FCSB suffer a disappointing loss to Lyon, but the aftermath of the match turned even stranger for the Bafana Bafana star.

Ngezana, who played the full 90 minutes and managed to avoid a yellow card that would have sidelined him for the second leg in France, was reportedly left behind at the stadium by the team bus. In a frantic turn of events, Ngezana was said to have chased after the bus as it was pulling away from the stadium. According to Romanian outlet DigiSport, the 24-year-old managed to catch up with the vehicle just in time, preventing what could have been a farcical situation.

The incident adds to what has already been a disappointing night for FCSB, as their home defeat puts them in a tough position heading into the return leg in France. However, Ngezana’s determination to catch the bus after being forgotten by his team adds an element of humor and chaos to what was otherwise a challenging evening for the Romanian club.

On the opposite side of the field, Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca also had an emotional night, as his team secured the victory in the wake of a personal battle with a nine-month ban from Ligue 1. Fonseca was banned after confronting a referee aggressively during a match against Brest. The manager admitted that the support of his players during the Europa League clash was deeply emotional and significant for him, especially as he continues to deal with the aftermath of his suspension.

“It was a very emotional moment having the support of all my players like that. That’s the most important thing for me. It was a beautiful moment, a moment that shows that we are united,” Fonseca said, reflecting on the game. “I remain calm, serene, because I feel the whole club behind me.”

Fonseca also expressed hope that his appeals would bring about justice, as he insists that the punishment he received for the incident was too harsh. “It’s normal that I’m punished. But to have nine months of punishment for a situation which I immediately apologized for is difficult,” he added, defending his actions against accusations of physical confrontation with the referee.

While Fonseca and Lyon celebrated their hard-fought victory, Ngezana’s wild dash after the bus has certainly captured the attention of fans, adding an unexpected twist to what was a challenging night for both teams. As the competition moves to the second leg, FCSB will hope to rebound and avoid any further bizarre incidents, while Ngezana’s determination to stay with his team will likely be remembered as an odd but memorable moment in the tournament.