Abel Shongwe

Abel Shongwe (born 26 June 1966) is a retired Swazi football midfielder.

Kaizer Chiefs
He was invited for trials by Ted Dumitru after his performance in a 3–2 win in a friendly against Orlando Pirates. He went AWOL so he could attend trials. He scored his first goal against Hellenic at Ellis Park Stadium. He requested a transfer to another team when he started fall behind to Mike Mangena, Nelson Dladla, Marks Maponyane and Shane McGregor.

Later career
A Swazi international, he joined Wits in 1988, Dynamos until they closed shop in 1991 and then Moroka Swallows in 1993 and left because of financial problems.

After retirement
He has coached a number of SAFA Second Division teams. He completed a course for his CAF B coaching license.