View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma)

Login

Sundowns Starlet Speaks On Handling The Spotlight

Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder, Siyabonga Mabena, spoke about the pressures of being in the spotlight.

Check it out!

Read: Sundowns Fly Out In Style For Club World Cup

The story

As Masandawana's teenage sensation, Siyabonga Mabena, prepares to showcase his talent in the FIFA Club World Cup in the US, the baller spoke on dealing with the spotlight as one of SA's brightest prospects.

Mabena joined the rest of Sundowns' 23-man squad and coaches as they jetted off to their training base in Florida on Sunday afternoon. 

Sundowns find themselves in Group F at the Club World Cup, alongside Ulsan HD, Borussia Dortmund, and Fluminense. They will begin their campaign against Ulsan on Wednesday, 18 June.

With the lights set to be extra bright at the new look Club World Cup, Mabena will be eager to show the world why he's one of Mzansi’s highly touted teenage talents.

In his chat with UK publication Soccer Bible, Mabena explained why it’s important for him to stay grounded as his journey is only just beginning. 

"It's a good feeling — but I try not to let it distract me. I keep my focus where it needs to be. This is just the beginning, and I know I've got a lot to prove. I remind myself daily: stay grounded, stay locked in," he told Soccer Bible's Daniel Jones after featuring in adidas' Road To Glory pack campaign.

Take a look:

Read: Pirates Trio Share Changeroom Secrets

Related tags

Thabo Cele Shines Light On Realities Of His Hometown

Club World Cup Trophy Tours Mzansi: Looking Back!

Lorch & Co. Unveil New Wydad Kit Ahead Of CWC

Comments

Top 5

New-Look Pirates: 34-Man Squad

Jul 25, 2025 03:35 PM in Orlando-Pirates

Chiefs Offered Cameroonian Striker

Jul 24, 2025 09:56 AM in Soccer-6

10 Beautiful Kit Releases This Week

Jul 25, 2025 11:11 AM in International

8 Chiefs Players In Final Year Of Their Contracts

Jul 24, 2025 08:10 AM in Kaizer-Chiefs

Official: Ex-Sundowns Coach Appointed At African Giants Yanga

Jul 24, 2025 10:39 AM in African Football

Seema Keen To Reunite With Former Assistant Coach?

Jul 24, 2025 08:31 AM in Siyagobhoza

Alger 'Looking' To Reunite Rulani & Mailula

Jul 24, 2025 10:33 AM in African Football

Thapelo Morena's Winter Escape To Eswatini

Jul 22, 2025 02:54 PM in Fan Park