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Ntsabeleng returns to Sundowns: A homecoming story

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September 04, 2025

MAMELODI Sundowns new attacker Katlego “Tsiki” Ntsabeleng is exactly where he’s always wanted to be — which is why he believes he’s made the perfect homecoming.

- MIHLALI BALEKA.

Ntsabeleng was unveiled as Sundowns’ latest signing this week after joining the club on a season-long loan deal from US-based outfit FC Dallas. While his arrival turned heads on social media, the 27-year-old is no stranger to the Brazilians.

Ntsiki made his football breakthrough in the club’s youth structures back in 2017 before moving on to rivals Kaizer Chiefs, where he spent some time in the reserves before heading to the US.

After impressing during spells with Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (CC University), Oregon State Beavers (Oregon State University) and FC Dallas — juggling between football and academics — he once received an offer to rejoin Sundowns. However, he wasn't we to seize that opportunity due to various reasons, which is why he believes the timing is perfect this time around.

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