Dumisani Msibi Explained

Dumisani Msibi
Fullname:Dumisani Msibi
Birth Date:1 May 1995
Birth Place:Piet Retief, South Africa
Currentclub:Maritzburg United
Clubnumber:19
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Real Zona
Youthclubs2:UmNdeni FC
Youthclubs3:Secunda United
Youthclubs4:Zone Mavo
Youthyears5:–2014
Youthclubs5:SuperSport United
Years1:2014–2017
Clubs1:SuperSport United
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Cape Town All Stars (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Witbank Spurs
Caps3:26
Goals3:0
Years4:2018
Clubs4:Royal Eagles
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:2019
Clubs5:Real Kings
Caps5:12
Goals5:0
Years6:2019
Clubs6:Richards Bay
Caps6:9
Goals6:0
Years7:2020–2022
Clubs7:University of Pretoria
Caps7:44
Goals7:0
Years8:2022–2023
Clubs8:Uthongathi
Caps8:18
Goals8:0
Years9:2023–
Clubs9:Maritzburg United
Caps9:17
Goals9:0
Nationalyears1:2014–
Nationalteam1:South Africa
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2015
Nationalteam2:South Africa 20
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:11 January 2024
Nationalteam-Update:12 May 2016

Dumisani Msibi (born 1 May 1995) is a South African footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Maritzburg United and has represented South Africa.

Club career

SuperSport United

Msibi joined SuperSport United after trialling for the club in a tournament in which he was awarded the goalkeeper of the tournament accolade.[1] In August 2015, Msibi extended his contract with SuperSport United for 4 years.[2] However, 2 years later, after not playing for SuperSport United, the club allowed Msibi to leave to search for regular football, as Ronwen Williams, Reyaad Pieterse, and Boalefa Pule were picked ahead of him.[3]

Loan to Cape Town All Stars

Msibi was loaned to Cape Town All Stars for the 2016–17 season.[4] During the season he played 10 games, being the back-up keeper for Ludwe Mpakumpaku.[3]

Witbank Spurs

After his release from SuperSport United, Msibi joined National First Division club Witbank Spurs.[5]

Royal Eagles

In August 2018, Msibi joined Royal Eagles.

Real Kings

In January 2019, Msibi joined Real Kings, together with Zama Dlamini, to provide goalkeeping experience.[6] [7]

University of Pretoria

After a spell at Richards Bay, Msibi moved to University of Pretoria in January 2020.[8]

International career

Msibi made his debut for the South African senior team on 30 November 2014 in a 2–0 victory over the Ivory Coast, when he was subbed on for the last 9 minutes and received a yellow card for time wasting.[9] [10]

He was selected in South Africa's preliminary squad for the 2016 CHAN qualifier against Angola on 17 October 2015.[11]

Personal life

While playing football professionally, Msibi also studied sport management at Tshwane University of Technology.[2] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Diski player profile: Dumisani Msibi. SuperSport. 4 April 2019.
  2. News: Dumisani Msibi signs new SuperSport United contract. Kick Off. Ernest. Fakude. 25 August 2015.
  3. Web site: SuperSport Release SA International. Soccer Laduma. 20 July 2017.
  4. News: Dumisani Msibi moves on loan to Cape Town All Stars. Kick Off. 15 September 2016.
  5. News: Witbank Spurs snap up goalkeeper Dumisani Msibi from SuperSport United. Kick Off. 20 July 2017.
  6. Web site: Ex-Downs & Chippa Keeper On Road Again…. Soccer Laduma. 13 January 2019.
  7. News: Kings coach Simo Dladla ecstatic little Luvuyo Phewa is back. Sihle. Ndebele. The Sowetan. 22 February 2019.
  8. News: 'Skhwama' back in professional football. Ernest. Fakude. Kick Off. 23 January 2020.
  9. News: Blow by blow: Cote d'Ivoire vs Bafana Bafana. The Citizen. 30 November 2014.
  10. News: Nelson Mandela Challenge South Africa Ivory Coast Mbombela Stadium. Kick Off. 30 November 2014.
  11. News: Bafana Bafana assemble mangy looking mix of players for Angola match. Mark. Gleeson. The Times. 12 October 2015.