Lehlohonolo Mtshali

Lehlohonolo Mtshali
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-12-14) 14 December 1994
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 Magesi
Number 26
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)
2023–2025 Sekhukhune United 16 (0)
2025– Magesi 4 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 February 2025

Lehlohonolo Mtshali (born 14 December 1994) is a South African soccer player who plays as a defender for Magesi in the South African Premier Division.

Career

Mtshali 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]

In the winter window of 2025, Ntshali went on to Premier Division strugglers Magesi.[11][12] He scored in Magesi's first win in 2025, over Cape Town City.[13]

Personal life

It was reported that Mtshali had a son.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Strydom, Marc (18 October 2017). "Orlando Pirates held by bottom club Platinum Stars at FNB Stadium". Times Live. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  2. 1 2 Lehlohonolo Mtshali at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  3. ↑ "SA U19 National squad arrive in Durban". SAFA. 29 July 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "South Africa U19 held by Turkish outfit Galatasaray". SAFA. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "Honoured to represent my country- Lehlohonolo Mtshali". SAFA. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  6. ↑ "Lehlohonolo Mtshali Makes Progress At Orlando Pirates". Soccer Laduma. 8 December 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  7. ↑ "Cosmos sign Pirates midfielder". The Citizen. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  8. ↑ "Pirates In The Mix As Chase For Mtshali Hots Up". Soccer Laduma. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  9. ↑ "Sekhukhune To Beat Bucs To Mtshali?". Soccer Laduma. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  10. ↑ "Pirates Keeping An Eye On Mtshali?". Soccer Laduma. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  11. ↑ Qina, Masebe (20 January 2025). "Magesi Make Three Signings Ahead Of Downs Clash". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  12. ↑ Qina, Masebe (25 January 2025). "Agent Provides Details On Three PSL Deals". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  13. ↑ "Struggling Magesi secure first win in 2025". Kick Off. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  14. ↑ Mphahlele, Meta (28 October 2018). "Mtshali in papgeld drama with teen mom". Sunday World. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
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