Sifiso Ngobeni

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.

Sifiso Ngobeni

Personal information
Date of birth	(1997-02-08) 8 February 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth	Mamelodi, South Africa
Position	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 as of 30 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 30 September 2024

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]