Sweet 16: Siyabonga Mabena makes history with DStv Premiership goal for Mamelodi Sundowns

Sweet 16: Siyabonga Mabena makes history with DStv Premiership goal for Mamelodi Sundowns

Byron Pillay
updated at September 28, 2023 at 9:00 AM
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  • Siyabonga Mabena scored his first goal in the colours of Mamelodi Sundowns against Stellenbosch
  • 16-year-old Mabena made history when he became the youngest player to score for The Brazilians
  • Peter Shalulile unselfishly set up Mabena as the youngster scored Sundowns' third goal of the night

While youngsters like Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal are making headlines with their performances week in and week out, South Africa’s young talent should not be forgotten either.

16-year-old Siyabonga Mabena proved that Mzansi also has talented youngsters, as he made history for Mamelodi Sundowns.

Siyabonga Mabena representing Mamelodi Sundowns.
Siyabonga Mabena made history by becoming the youngest player to score for Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership. Image: @Lorenz_KO.
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The attacker made club history as he became the youngest player to score for the Brazilians in a Premier Soccer League game.

Mabena grabbed the third goal of the game as The Brazilians came from behind to beat Stellenbosch FC. Mabena netted in the 90th minute of the game after brilliant work by Peter Shalulile.

Stellies took the lead in the 14th minute of the game through Devin Titus, but Masandawana fought back and already had a lead by halftime.

They then wrapped up the win with Mabena's goal in the 90th minute of the game.

The goal capped off a record-breaking evening for the side as they set a new milestone for the longest unbeaten run in the PSL. The previous record was held by Kaizer Chiefs.

Mamelodi Sundowns make PSL history

Mamelodi Sundowns have set a new record in the history of the Premier League.

The reigning DStv Premiership champions came from behind to beat Stellenbosch FC and set a new record.

With their victory over Stellies, The Brazilians made it 32 games in the league without defeat, ending Kaizer Chiefs’ long-standing record, Sports Brief reported.

13-year-old makes Banyana debut

There was a silver lining to Banyana Banyana’s recent stand-off against the South African Football Association.

SAFA replaced the national team with a makeshift side to take on Botswana after the original team threatened to boycott the fixture.

As a result, 13-year-old Anele Mzobe made her debut for the team, making history in the process, Sports Brief report.

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Byron Pillay
Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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