Foreign-Based Mzansi Striker Lebo Mothiba Has Options for His Future

Foreign-Based Mzansi Striker Lebo Mothiba Has Options for His Future

  • Lebo Mothiba could join a new side either in France or Germany as he looks to extend his career overseas
  • The 28-year-old former Mamelodi Sundowns academy graduate has been linked with a return to Mzansi but has instead chosen to stay in Europe, where he has played most of his career
  • Local football fans criticised Mothiba on social media, while some said the player should consider playing in South Africa again

Striker Lebo Mothiba is reportedly considering options in Germany and France as he looks for a new club following his exit from French side Strasbourg.

The 28-year-old striker has spent his entire career in France after leaving Mzansi in 2014 and has 17 caps for Bafana Bafana.

Lebo Mothiba has options in France and Germany.
Striker Lebo Mothiba is set to extend his stay in France. Image: Jean Catuffe and Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images.
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During the current transfer window, Mothiba was linked to PSL clubs after his move to Belgian side Standard Liege fell through.

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Lebo Mothiba has options

Mothiba could find a new club soon, according to the tweet below:

According to a Soccer Laduma source, Mothiba has offers from German side Karlsruher and French club Clermont, while PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns also showed interest.

The source said:

“Mothiba is no stranger to France, having played most of his football in the country for teams such as Lille, Strasbourg, Valenciennes and Troyes. A large part of Mothiba’s decision could be that his family is based in France, which could sway matters in favour of Clermont.”

Fans criticise Mothiba

Local football fans took to social media to say Mothiba should return to South Africa, while others criticised the player.

Bhuti Sinyori Baka Malamulele is curious:

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“Why did he leave Strasbourg in the first place?”

Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy does not rate Mothiba:

“Average player, this one must come and play for Magesi FC.”

Sammy Tshepo wants the player at Chiefs:

“He can deliver at Chiefs.”

ManQobah Innocent Mazibuko says Mothiba must stay overseas:

“He dodged a bullet by not joining Chiefs.”

Lukhanyo Engilane is not a fan:

“He is overrated.”

Lebo Mothiba was seen at Naturena

As reported by Briefly News, French-based striker Lebo Mothiba was reportedly seen at the training grounds of Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs.

The 28-year-old is looking for a new club after his exit from French side Strasbourg and has been linked with a return to Mzansi, while European clubs have also shown an interest.

Source: Briefly News

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Junior Bester (Editor) Junior Bester is the current Entertainment (Sports) Writer at Briefly News. He achieved a ND:Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2012. He worked for Independent Newspapers from 2011 till 2022 covering news, sport, business and entertainment for titles such as Weekend Argus, Cape Argus, Daily Voice and Northern News. Junior passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. He joined Briefly News in 2024. You can reach him at junior.bester@briefly.co.za