Edgar Diala Manaka (born 29 May 1989) is a South African soccer player who plays as a forward for Marumo Gallants in the South African Premier Division.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edgar Diala Manaka | ||
| Date of birth | 10 May 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Ga-Matlala, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Marumo Gallants | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tshiamo Sports Academy | |||
| SuperSport United | |||
| Mkhumishe Carnivores | |||
| Phungo All Stars | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2014 | Black Leopards | 36+ | (1+) |
| 2014–2015 | Platinum Stars | 1 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Golden Arrows | 4 | (0) |
| 2016–2020 | Polokwane City | 86 | (1) |
| 2020– | TTM/Marumo Gallants | 69 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 October 2024 | |||
Career
editHe was born on 29 May 1989 in Kgomoschool, Ga-Matlala. In his younger days he spent time with the Tshiamo Sports Academy, SuperSport United's youth section, Mkhumishe Carnivores and Phungo All Stars.[1]
Manaka joined Black Leopards, playing for the team in the 2010–11 National First Division. At the time, Black Leopards' competitor Batau alleged that Manaka was fielded without the proper registration.[2][3] Nonetheless, Black Leopards made it through the playoffs to the 2011–12 South African Premier Division where Manaka made his first-tier debut.[4]
Before the summer transfer window closed in 2014, Manaka moved on to Platinum Stars. The contract spanned three years.[5] Manaka only played one league game, however, and only four league games at the Golden Arrows whom he joined in 2015. In early 2016 he changed clubs again, this time to Polokwane City.[4][6][7]
In 2020, Manaka was announced as one of a dozen new signings by Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM).[8] The first season proved successful as TTM won the 2020–21 Nedbank Cup, with Manaka appearing as a substitute in the cup final.[9] This entailed qualifying for CAF competition, but the team also changed its identity to Marumo Gallants.
After Marumo Gallants were relegated in 2023, Manaka vowed to stay with the club, describing it as "one family".[10] He was rumoured to move on in the 2024 winter transfer window,[11] but remained. Marumo Gallants failed promotion, but then instead bought a licence to play in the 2024–25 Premier Division.
Personal life
editHe is nicknamed "Stiga". In 2019 he established the Edgar Manaka Foundation.[12][13][14]
References
edit- ^ Moyo, Lovemore (1 August 2019). "Secrets of the Stars: With Diala Manaka (Polokwane City)". Kick Off. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Lebea, Matome (6 April 2011). "Leopards to be sentenced for fielding Manaka". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Black Leopards appoint new lawyer". Kick Off. 7 April 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ a b Edgar Manaka at Soccerway. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Edgar Manaka Has Signed A Three-Year Deal With Platinum Stars". Soccer Laduma. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Fakude, Ernest (3 July 2015). "Edgar Manaka offered three-year deal at Golden Arrows". Kick Off. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Qina, Masebe (27 January 2016). "Edgar Manaka Could Be Joining Polokwane City". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "TTM unveil new signings". Four Four Two. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Tshakhuma win historic Nedbank Cup triumph". SuperSport. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Kganyago, Lethabo (14 June 2023). "Marumo Star Confirms Future". iDiski Times. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Monoalibe, Siyasanga (5 January 2024). "Manaka return to DStv Prem imminent, wanted by two Limpopo sides". Sunday World. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ wa ka Mabasa, Tiyani (31 March 2019). "Humble Edgar Manaka not chasing football fame". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Fakude, Ernest (6 April 2019). "Polokwane City midfielder Edgar Manaka gives back to his community". Kick Off. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Munyai, Ofhani (11 January 2023). "PSL star accused of running away with tournament prize money". FAR Post. Retrieved 17 August 2024.