Siyanda Msani

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Siyanda Msani
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-08-12) 12 August 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Umlazi, South Africa
Position(s) Left back
Team information
Current team
Cape Town Spurs (on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns)
Number 25
Youth career
Mamelodi Sundowns
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Mamelodi Sundowns 0 (0)
2020–2022University of Pretoria (loan) 56 (0)
2022–2023Richards Bay (loan) 25 (0)
2023–Cape Town Spurs (loan) 9 (0)
International career
2022– South Africa 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 December 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 August 2023

Siyanda Msani (born 12 August 2001) is a South African soccer player who plays as a defender for Cape Town Spurs on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League.

Msani was born in Umlazi. He was selected for a South African youth team to play at the 2019 African Games.[1]

Msani joined Mamelodi Sundowns through its academy, but was loaned out to gain playing time. His first two seasons were spent at the University of Pretoria, nicknamed the AmaTuks.[2] During his second season, Msani played every minute of every game, both in the league, cup and playoff. The AmaTuks lost the playoffs for promotion to the first tier.[2]

Consequently, Msani was loaned to a first-tier club, namely Richards Bay.[3] He made his first-tier debut in the 2022-23 South African Premier Division.[4] He also was called up for South Africa for the 2022 COSAFA Cup,[1] where he made his international debut.[5] In September 2022 he was called up again, this time as a replacement for an injured Terrence Mashego.[6] He was also named in the preliminary squad for the 2023 COSAFA Cup.[7]

Following the 2022–23 season, it was stated Msani would not continue at Richards Bay. Among the contenders for a new loan transfer was said to have been Stellenbosch.[8] In July 2023, he was announced as a new Cape Town Spurs loan signing.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Msani: I want to help Bafana defend Cosafa Cup title". Sports Club. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b Hendricks, Joshua (26 May 2023). "Sundowns defender set for loan move". FAR Post. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  3. ^ Makhaya, Ernest (5 August 2022). "Sundowns loan out another defender, this time to Richards Bay FC!". The South African. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  4. ^ Siyanda Msani at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  5. ^ Siyanda Msani at National-Football-Teams.com
  6. ^ Vardien, Tashreeq (21 September 2022). "Sundowns new signing Mashego released from Bafana Bafana camp due to injury". News 24. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  7. ^ Gibbs, Herman (25 June 2023). "Bright local talent called up to Bafana COSAFA squad". DFA. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  8. ^ Madyauta, Terry (23 June 2023). "Sundowns' promising defender set for another loan stint". FAR Post. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Official: Spurs Sign Downs Talent". iDiski Times. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.