Sifiso Ngobeni
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-02-08) 8 February 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Mamelodi, South Africa
Position(s) Left back
Team information
Current team
 Mamelodi Sundowns
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Bloemfontein Celtic 41 (0)
2021– Mamelodi Sundowns 0 (0)
International career‡
2021– South Africa 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:23, 24 October 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:23, 24 October 2021 (UTC)

Sifiso Ngobeni (born 8 February 1997) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a left back for Mamelodi Sundowns and the South African national team.

Early life

Ngobeni was born in and grew up in Mamelodi and grew up supporting Mamelodi Sundowns.[1][2]

Club career

Ngobeni 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

Ngobeni represented South Africa at the 2021 COSAFA Cup, making 5 appearances as South Africa won the tournament.[2][5]

References

  1. ^ "A Dream Come True for Sifiso Ngobeni". Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Sifiso Ngobeni". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b "S. Ngobeni: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  4. ^ Sang, Kiplagat (22 July 2021). "Sifiso Ngobeni: Mamelodi Sundowns sign Bloemfontein Celtic defender". Goal. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  5. ^ Ditlhobolo, Austin (18 July 2021). "South Africa v Senegal Match Report, 2021/07/18, COSAFA Cup". Goal. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
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