Kaizer Chiefs Stars Sithebe and Tshabalala Resemblance Sparks 'Related' Speculation, Sparks Online Debate

Kaizer Chiefs Stars Sithebe and Tshabalala Resemblance Sparks 'Related' Speculation, Sparks Online Debate

  • Kaizer Chiefs stars Siyethemba Sithebe and Siphiwe Tshabalala bear a striking resemblance, leading some fans to believe that they are related
  • A viral post shows how the two soccer players are of the same height and build, and they both have dreadlocks
  • Some fans have even compared Sithebe's playing style to Tshabalala's, which has further fueled fan speculation

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A recent social media post revealed how Kaizer Chiefs star Siyethemba Sithebe bears a striking resemblance to club legend Siphiwe Tshabalala, leading some fans to believe that they are related.

Siyethemba Sithebe and Siphiwe Tshabalala
Kaizer Chiefs star Siyethemba Sithebe left some fans thinking he is related to Siphiwe Tshabalala. Image: @siphiweshabba/TikTok
Source: Instagram

A recent Instagram post by Siphiwe shows how the two gents are of the same height and build and have dreadlocks. Additionally, Sithebe's playing style has been compared to Tshabalala's, further fueling fan speculation.

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“Guys, please come this side. Do we look alike??” Siphiwe captioned the post.

According to The South African, Siphiwe Tshabalala is not related to Siyethemba Sithebe.

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"They even grew in different places as Sithebe was born and bred in Newcastle, while Tshabalala was born in Soweto," the publication stated.

Mzansi shares their thoughts on the payers' resemblance

riribabes__ replied:

"Yes, a lot, and he plays like you as well, not to mention running."

mr.selaledi commented:

"First time I saw him, I thought you were back in the league ."

nduvho_raz responded:

"Even the way he plays my bro, he reminds me of you."

christianthabang4 replied:

"Almost ."

tshepi_quintessential commented:

"No, no resemblance there. Just same hairstyle."

nhzmholdingssaid:

"Naaaa, not really Ntho tse monata. Mara resemble nyana yona is daar.. I can tell you definitely are his inspiration like to most of us."

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tumisang_motlhabane replied:

"Nope."

South Africa defends Siphiwe Tshabalala from being called lowlife

In another story, Briefly News reported that South Africans slammed a man for accusing former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphiwe ‘Shabba’ Tshabalala of living a low life.

This was after a picture of the legendary soccer player surfaced of him supporting a street vendor selling magwinya.

Netizens called the man out for what many believe to be a careless and inconsiderate post.

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Source: Briefly News

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Nothando Mthembu (Senior editor) Nothando Mthembu is a senior multimedia journalist and editor. Nothando has over 5 years of work experience and has served several media houses including Caxton Local Newspapers. She has experience writing on human interest, environment, crime and social issues for community newspapers. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree and an Honours Degree in Media Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, obtained in 2016 and 2017. Nothando has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: nothando.mthembu@briefly.co.za