Sifiso Ngobeni

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	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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 September 2024

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.

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]

References

1. "A Dream Come True for Sifiso Ngobeni". Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
2. "Sifiso Ngobeni". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
3. Sifiso Ngobeni at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
4. Sang, Kiplagat (22 July 2021). "Sifiso Ngobeni: Mamelodi Sundowns sign Bloemfontein Celtic defender". Goal. Retrieved 24 October 2021.