Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 October 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Bizana, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Barsenal | |||
| 2013–2016 | SuperSport United | ||
| 2016–2018 | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2022 | Kaizer Chiefs | 44 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Sekhukhune United | 38 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 October 2024 | |||
Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya (born 6 October 1996) is a South African soccer player who last played for South African Premier Division club Sekhukhune United, as a left-back. He joined the Kaizer Chiefs's youth system in 2016 and made his debut for the club in January 2018.
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]He was born in Bizana in Eastern Cape, South Africa, but moved to Durban in the mid-2000s and played youth football with local team Barsenal. He was scouted by SuperSport United in 2013 and moved to Pretoria before joining Kaizer Chiefs in 2016.[1]
Kaizer Chiefs
[edit]He was promoted to the first team of Kaizer Chiefs in January 2018.[2] He made his debut for the club on 6 January 2018, starting in a 0–0 draw with SuperSport United.[3] In response to his debut, manager Steve Komphela said "I think he did well‚ very calm on the ball‚ very intelligent. He chooses a better option in any scenario."[4] He made two league appearances in total for Kaizer Chiefs in his debut season in senior football.[5]
The 2018–19 season saw Ntiya-Ntiya play more regularly for Chiefs as he appeared in nineteen league games.[5] After starting their first four league games in all competitions, Ntiya-Ntiya said "It’s a great feeling. The technical team and the players have all helped me settle."[6]
In August 2019, he signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until summer 2023.[7] His first appearance of the season came on 10 August 2019 in a 1–0 victory over Black Leopards, their second match of the season.[8] In August 2019, Ntiya-Ntiya stated his ambition for Kaizer Chiefs, saying "I think Kaizer Chiefs and Kaizer Chiefs only will win the league. The ambition is to win the league."[8] He made 16 appearances in the league across the 2019–20 season,[5] as Chiefs finished second in the South African Premier Division, missing out on the title on the final day.[9]
He was released by Sekhukhune United in the summer of 2024.[10]
Personal life
[edit]He studied Business Management at Boston City Campus and Business College.[11]
Style of play
[edit]Ntiya-Ntiya plays as a left-back.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya details journey from cow herding to Kaizer Chiefs". Kick Off. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Chiefs promote youngster Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya to first team". Independent Online. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Plenty for fans to savour as Chiefs, SuperSport draw". Weekend Argus. 7 January 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2020 – via pressreader.com.
- ^ Said, Nick (8 January 2018). "January recruits make fine starts at their new PSL sides". The Times. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ a b c Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ Klate, Chad (17 August 2018). "Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya reflects on Kaizer Chiefs rise". Kick Off. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Ntiya-Ntiya agrees contract extension with Chiefs". News24. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ a b Malepa, Tiisetso (23 August 2019). "'Kaizer Chiefs and Kaizer Chiefs only will win the league' says Ntiya-Ntiya". The Times. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Mamelodi Sundowns snatch title from Kaizer Chiefs' hands". Independent Online. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ Dube, Mthokozisi (14 June 2024). "Clear-out at Sekhukhune United: 7 exits confirmed". FAR Post. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Ntiya-Ntiya has advice for young talents". The Citizen. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2020 – via pressreader.com.
- ^ Mkhize, Sithembiso (3 September 2018). "Kaizer Chiefs: Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya reveals Steve Komphela's advice to him". Goal. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya". kaizerchiefs.com. Kaizer Chiefs F.C. Retrieved 4 October 2020.