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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- South Africa international
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Thendo Mukumela profile
- Current team
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South Africa U23
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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South Africa
- Date of birth
- 30 Jan 1998 (28 years)
- Height
- 176 cm
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- T. Mukumela
Thendo Mukumela recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Congo U23 vs South Africa U23
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CAF African Olympic (Preliminaries) | 27 Mar 2023 | 0 – 0 |
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South Africa U23 vs Congo U23
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CAF African Olympic (Preliminaries) | 23 Mar 2023 | 1 – 1 |
|
South Africa U23 vs Togo U23
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CAF African Olympic (Preliminaries) | 30 Oct 2022 | 0 – 0 |
Togo U23 vs South Africa U23
|
CAF African Olympic (Preliminaries) | 23 Oct 2022 | 2 – 2 |
|
South Africa U23 vs Mexico U23
|
Men's Olympic Football Tournament | 28 Jul 2021 | 0 – 3 |
South Africa vs Panama
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
|
South Africa vs Panama
|
International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 1 – 1 |
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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 U23 recent results
South Africa national team
About Thendo Mukumela
Thendo Mukumela is a 28-year-old South Africa professional footballer who plays as a defender for South Africa U23 in South Africa.
Born on 30 January 1998 in South Africa, Thendo Mukumela has been eligible for senior professional football since 2015. Thendo Mukumela stands 176 cm tall, and is right-footed.
As more South Africa U23 fixtures are played, Thendo Mukumela's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, 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: Congo U23 0-0 South Africa U23 in the CAF African Olympic (Preliminaries).
Bookmark this Thendo Mukumela 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 Thendo Mukumela
What team does Thendo Mukumela play for?
Thendo Mukumela currently plays for South Africa U23 in South Africa.
What position does Thendo Mukumela play?
Thendo Mukumela plays as a defender.
How old is Thendo Mukumela?
Thendo Mukumela was born on 30 January 1998, making them 28 years old.
What nationality is Thendo Mukumela?
Thendo Mukumela represents South Africa.
How tall is Thendo Mukumela?
Thendo Mukumela stands 176 cm tall.
Is Thendo Mukumela left-footed or right-footed?
Thendo Mukumela's preferred foot is right.
Does Thendo Mukumela play for the national team?
Thendo Mukumela is eligible for South Africa. Their next match is Mexico vs South Africa on Thursday 11 June 2026 UTC.
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Teammates
- Luther Singh Forward
- Mondli Mpoto Goalkeeper
- Reeve Frosler Midfielder
- Repo Malepe Defender
- Ronwen Williams Goalkeeper
- Sifiso Mlungwana Goalkeeper
- Teboho Mokoena Midfielder
- Thabo Cele Midfielder
Other defenders
- A. Ntsabo South Africa
- Abbubaker Mobara South Africa
- Abbubaker Mobara South Africa
- Abel Mabaso South Africa
- Abel Zulu South Africa
- Alan Robertson South Africa
- Andile Jali South Africa
- Anele Ngcongca South Africa