Bafana Bafana Star Leaves Mamelodi Sundowns, Joins PSL Rivals, SA Celebrates Him

• A Bafana Bafana star has left Mamelodi Sundowns for Premier Soccer League rivals on a season-long loan
• The South African international struggled for playing time at the Tshwane giants since last season but won nine trophies during his time with the club
• The 30-year-old forward was celebrated by SA fans after leaving the Brazilians for another club in the Betway Premiership

South African international Lebohang Maboe has left Mamelodi Sundowns for a move to another Premier Soccer League side.

The Bafana Bafana forward has been with the Brazilians for six and a half years since joining them from Maritzburg United in 2018. He won nine titles with the Brazilians, which includes six South African top division trophies and the recently won African Football League.

The 30-year-old scored 23 goals and registered 20 assists in almost 200 appearances for the Tshwane giants.

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SuperSport United have confirmed the signing of Maboe from Mamelodi Sundowns on loan for the rest of the season, with the report not giving details if there's an option to make the move permanent in the contract.

SuperSpoort released an official statement on their handle on X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce the signing of Maboe from their city rivals on Thursday afternoon.

"SuperSport United FC is pleased to confirm the signing of midfielder Lebohang Maboe from Mamelodi Sundowns (Loan) until the end of the season," the club stated.

SA celebrates Maboe after leaving Sundowns for SuperSport

BanksTheOracle wrote:

"All the best to Lebo. I hope the 6 months will make him discover the form He displayed @ Maritzburg. Coach Gavin, play him in his attacking role along side Siphe Ndlovu."

Abednego082 said:

"This is a good signing. Pity we have nothing to play for still."

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sgegede03 implied:

"Finally he's out of chloorkop prison after 10 years."

maozazer reacted:

"A very good player... can't wait to watch him alongside his Maritzburg United teammate Sphe Ndlovu💙🔥"

Bra_Mathibela shared:

"Good for Lebo, he deserves to be on the field everyday this one."

Sabata50995338 commented:

"What a massive signing. I congratulate the young man."

Wandi_SA responded:

"Maboe has finally earned his parole from @Masandawana after a frustrating spell of limited opportunities Despite his commitment and hard work, he was rarely given the chance to showcase his talent on the pitch. Now with a fresh start ahead, he's ready to prove himself and make an impact in Supersport under @gavinjohnhunt12."

Dona Boikanyo ❤️ said:

"You might have left Sundowns..but you are still my Goat🙌🙌you will always be my Goat..Hope this move will earn your place back at Bafana Bafana my king♥️♥️"

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Briefly News also reported that a Bafana Bafana star has decided to leave Sundowns for a loan move to Europe this January.

The South African defender was not in Miguel Cardoso's plans and he decided to return to Europe to get enough playing time in his new team.

Source: Briefly News