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Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka has named a strong preliminary squad for two friendly matches against Lesotho ahead of the upcoming 2024 COSAFA U20 Championships. The SA U20 side will report for camp on 11 August 2024 and will play two friendlies against Lesotho. Those serve as preparation for the...

The top 10 highest-valued U20 players in the Premier League Soccer League include two Kaizer Chiefs youngsters but Relebohile Mofokeng is far ahead of his peers. Amakhosi endured their worst-ever DStv Premiership finish in a low 10th place, missing out on the MTN8 competition ahead of the 2024/25 season. Chiefs...

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena says Siyabonga Mabena and Relebohile Mofokeng can't be compared when questioned over game-time this season. Mabena, 17, made his professional debut last season where he featured five times, with a total of 99 minutes on the field of play. This campaign, he netted his first...

In this week’s edition, Velile Mnyandu spoke to two of South Africa’s most promising young talents, both formerly of the School of Excellence —Orlando Pirates’ exciting winger Relebohile Mofokeng and Mamelodi Sundowns teen sensation Siyabonga Mabena. Velile also spoke to Kwanele Kopo about returning to the Eastern Cape to become...

Mamelodi Sundowns teenager Siyabonga Mabena admits the rise of Relebohile Mofokeng as a regular at Orlando Pirates is inspiring. Both midfield talents were produced at the School of Excellence and have since made inroads in the DStv Diski Challenge and DStv Premiership since. While Mofokeng is three years his senior, Mabena...

Mamelodi Sundowns DStv Diski Challenge coach Sinethemba Badela has explained why Siyabonga Mabena has struggled with cramps for the junior league, saying he has hardly played with the senior team this season.   Since the Diski Challenge resumed this year, Mabena has struggled to finish the games, having been seen...

Rulani Mokwena has discussed the recent clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and the South African Football Association over 16-year-old wonder-kid Siyabonga Mabena. Mabena had been called up to the U17 squad ahead of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, but initially stayed with Sundowns after recently breaking into the first...

South Africa U17 head coach Duncan Crowie has confirmed one player has yet to arrive in camp but preparations are going well for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. On Thursday, SAFA expressed their dismay at Mamelodi Sundowns' teenage sensation Siyabonga Mabena not being released for their ongoing U17 training...

The South African Football Association (SAFA) have been left angered by Mamelodi Sundowns' refusal to allow Siyabonga Mabena to join the preparation camp for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Mabena, 16, has emerged as one of the nations' brightest prospects over the past 12 months after winning the Player...

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has offered insight into the potential of Siyabonga Mabena but stated less should be spoken of him for his own development. The 16-year-old made his second appearance from the bench for Sundowns this season in their 0-0 draw with Cape Town City at Loftus...