Lehlohonolo Mtshali (born 14 December 1994) is a South African soccer player who plays as a defender for Sekhukhune United in the South African Premier Division.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 December 1994 | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sekhukhune United | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Orlando Pirates | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Orlando Pirates | 2 | (0) |
| 2019–2022 | Jomo Cosmos | 55 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | All Stars | 29 | (1) |
| 2023– | Sekhukhune United | 16 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 October 2024 | |||
Career
editMtshali played in the Diski Challenge for Orlando Pirates when he was given the chance for the first team in 2017. He made his first-tier debut in the 2017-18 South African Premier Division, as a defensive midfielder against Platinum Stars.[1][2] He also represented South Africa U19 against a selection of European club teams,[3][4][5] serving as team captain.[6]
Mtshali did not break through at the Bucs, and in the spring of 2019 he signed for Jomo Cosmos in the National First Division.[7] After playing the 2022–23 season for All Stars, he was rediscovered by a number of Premier Division clubs, one of which was said to be Orlando Pirates.[8] He ended up joining Sekhukhune United.[9][10] Here he was able to play continentally, in the 2023–24 CAF Confederation Cup group stage and the 2024–25 CAF Confederation Cup qualifying rounds.[2]
Personal life
editHe is nicknamed "Hloni".[6]
It was reported that Mtshali had a son.[11]
References
edit- ^ Strydom, Marc (18 October 2017). "Orlando Pirates held by bottom club Platinum Stars at FNB Stadium". Times Live. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ a b Lehlohonolo Mtshali at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "SA U19 National squad arrive in Durban". SAFA. 29 July 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "South Africa U19 held by Turkish outfit Galatasaray". SAFA. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Honoured to represent my country- Lehlohonolo Mtshali". SAFA. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Lehlohonolo Mtshali Makes Progress At Orlando Pirates". Soccer Laduma. 8 December 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Cosmos sign Pirates midfielder". The Citizen. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Pirates In The Mix As Chase For Mtshali Hots Up". Soccer Laduma. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Sekhukhune To Beat Bucs To Mtshali?". Soccer Laduma. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Pirates Keeping An Eye On Mtshali?". Soccer Laduma. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Mphahlele, Meta (28 October 2018). "Mtshali in papgeld drama with teen mom". Sunday World. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
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