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Samkelo Zwane and Happy Mashiane, Siwelele FC, October 2025

Khumalo assesses Chiefs loanees amid top-flight struggles

During their time in the Soweto giants reserve team, the duo showed flashes of real promise, earning a promotion to the first team, where the step up proved anything but a walk in the park. Their loan spell at Siwelele has yet to ignite a turnaround, with limited game time leaving the Amakhosi faithful questioning whether they can still bounce back from this setback.

Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates, September 2025

Siwelele vs Pirates Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Soweto giants' Premier Soccer League clash with Siwelele on Tuesday. Bucs are back at Free State Stadium where they beat Lioli FC 3-0 in a CAF Champions League tie last Saturday. Smart from that victory, they are highly motivated going into this tie and have an opportunity to jump up the table from position eight to four. Their struggling opponents are third from the bottom.

Samkelo Zwane, Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs loan out duo to Siwelele on deadline day

The two players have been sent out to explore playing opportunities away from Naturena, hoping to improve themselves by the time they return to Amakhosi at the end of the season. Having come through Amakhosi development ranks, the duo will experience professional football in a different set-up hoping to cope with what they face away from the only club they have played for in their careers.

Frequently asked questions

Lamine Yamal plays as a right winger as he is a left-footed player who cuts in from the flank, although he is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, too. He is a prolific creator and also possesses a keen eye for goal.

Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, a municipality in the Barcelona metropolitan area, in Spain.

Lamine Yamal currently wears the No. 19 jersey at Barcelona, which was worn by his idol Lionel Messi between 2005 and 2008.

Lamine Yamal stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in). He loves taking on his opponents and is mature beyond his years, even though he's just 17.

The record-breaking Lamine Yamal weighs 66kg (145 lbs).

Lamine Yamal spent two years at local club La Torreta, before being scouted being Barcelona in 2014. The teenage sensation then joined the Catalans as a seven-year old and rose through the ranks before making his first-team debut in the 2022-23 season.

No, Lamine Yamal does not have any children.

Lamine Yamal went public with influencer girlfriend Alex Padilla as recently as the Euro 2024 final, but the duo have since unfollowed each other on Instagram after the latter was spotted sitting on someone's lap during a livestreamed video, which went viral.