South African Soccer Players When They Were Young

From being innocent young achievers to global icons, these footballers have come a long way, and they hardly look the same with age, fame and money taking the toll on them over the years. It is highly possible that it would hard for you or me or anyone to recognize them from their old photos.

We managed to dig up some very old archived photos of  the following SA soccer stars when they were young:

Brilliant Khuzwayo

Nhlanhla Brilliant Khuzwayo is a South African international footballer who plays professionally for Kaizer Chiefs, as a goalkeeper.

Benni MacCarthy

Benedict Saul “Benni” McCarthy is a South African former footballer who was last contracted to Orlando Pirates in South Africa. McCarthy holds the record of international goals for a South African.

Bongani Zungu

Bongani Zungu is a South African footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League.

Sihpiwe Tshabalala

Lawrence Siphiwe Tshabalala, is a South African professional football midfielder who plays for and captains Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League.

Oupa Manyisa

Oupa Manyisa is a South African football player who plays as a midfielder for Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League and South Africa. Considered to be one of the best players in the SA Premier league.

Itumeleng Khune

Itumeleng Isaac Khune is a South African footballer who plays as goalkeeper for Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League, and also the South African national team. He is the former captain of both.