Sifiso Ngobeni (born 8 February 1997) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a left back for AmaZulu on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns. He has been capped for the South African national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 February 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Mamelodi, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | AmaZulu (on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns) | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 41 | (0) |
| 2021– | Mamelodi Sundowns | 15 | (0) |
| 2022 | → SuperSport United (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2024– | → AmaZulu (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | South Africa | 5 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 September 2024 | |||
Early life
editNgobeni was born in and grew up in Mamelodi and grew up supporting Mamelodi Sundowns.[1][2]
Club career
editNgobeni started his career at Bloemfontein Celtic in 2019, making his debut in a 0–0 draw with Chippa United on 21 September.[3] He made 20 appearances during the 2019–20 season and 21 during the 2020–21 season..[3] In July 2021, Ngobeni signed for reigning Premier Division champions Mamelodi Sundowns on a five-year contract.[4]
International career
editNgobeni represented South Africa at the 2021 COSAFA Cup, making 5 appearances as South Africa won the tournament.[2]
References
edit- ^ "A Dream Come True for Sifiso Ngobeni". Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Sifiso Ngobeni". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ a b Sifiso Ngobeni at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ Sang, Kiplagat (22 July 2021). "Sifiso Ngobeni: Mamelodi Sundowns sign Bloemfontein Celtic defender". Goal. Retrieved 24 October 2021.