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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Attacking threat
- Aerial presence (191 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- South Africa international
- Imposing frame
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Mhlengi Cele profile
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
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South Africa
- Date of birth
- 18 Apr 1987 (39 years)
- Height
- 191 cm
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- M. Cele
Mhlengi Cele recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
South Africa vs Panama
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
|
South Africa vs Panama
|
International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
South Africa vs Cameroon
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 04 Jan 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Zimbabwe vs South Africa
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 29 Dec 2025 | 2 – 3 |
Egypt vs South Africa
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 26 Dec 2025 | 1 – 0 |
Mexico vs South Africa
|
FIFA World Cup | 11 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Czechia vs South Africa
|
FIFA World Cup | 18 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
South Africa vs South Korea
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
South Africa national team
About Mhlengi Cele
Mhlengi Cele is a 39-year-old South Africa professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Born on 18 April 1987 in South Africa, Mhlengi Cele has been eligible for senior professional football since 2004. Mhlengi Cele stands 191 cm tall, and is right-footed.
As more South Africa national team fixtures are played, Mhlengi Cele's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Mexico vs South Africa in the FIFA World Cup on Thursday 11 June 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: South Africa 1-2 Panama in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Mhlengi Cele hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Mhlengi Cele
What team does Mhlengi Cele play for?
Mhlengi Cele's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Mhlengi Cele play?
Mhlengi Cele plays as a forward.
How old is Mhlengi Cele?
Mhlengi Cele was born on 18 April 1987, making them 39 years old.
What nationality is Mhlengi Cele?
Mhlengi Cele represents South Africa.
How tall is Mhlengi Cele?
Mhlengi Cele stands 191 cm tall.
Is Mhlengi Cele left-footed or right-footed?
Mhlengi Cele's preferred foot is right.
Does Mhlengi Cele play for the national team?
Mhlengi Cele is eligible for South Africa. Their next match is Mexico vs South Africa on Thursday 11 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
National team
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