| Hlompho Kekana | |
| Fullname: | Hlompho Alpheus Kekana[1] |
| Height: | 1.76 m |
| Birth Date: | 1985 5, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Zebediela, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Position: | Defensive midfielder, Central midfielder |
| Youthyears2: | 2002–2004 |
| Youthclubs1: | Zebediela Junior SwallowsHigh school doasho high |
| Youthclubs2: | Tshiamo Soccer Academy |
| Years1: | 2004–2005 |
| Years2: | 2005–2007 |
| Years3: | 2007–2008 |
| Years4: | 2008–2010 |
| Years5: | 2010–2011 |
| Years6: | 2011–2021 |
| Clubs1: | Black Leopards |
| Clubs2: | City Pillars |
| Clubs3: | Black Leopards |
| Clubs4: | Supersport United |
| Clubs5: | Bloemfontein Celtic |
| Clubs6: | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Caps1: | 45 |
| Caps2: | 28 |
| Caps3: | 37 |
| Caps4: | 41 |
| Caps5: | 40 |
| Caps6: | 348 |
| Goals1: | 4 |
| Goals2: | 5 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Goals5: | 2 |
| Goals6: | 28 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2011–2019 |
| Nationalteam1: | South Africa |
| Nationalcaps1: | 30 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 5 |
Hlompho Alpheus Kekana (born 23 May 1985) is a South African former professional soccer player who last played as a midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns. He retired on 31 August 2021 after he was released by the team.[2] He is known for his powerful long-range goals and precision shooting outside the box.[3]
On 4 March 2012, his team set a record in the Nedbank Cup when they beat Powerlines FC 24–0, with Kekana scoring seven of the goals.[4]
On 26 March 2016, while playing for the national team, Kekana scored on a shot from 65 yards against Cameroon. In 2016, he won the CAF Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns as the club's captain.[5]
Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.[6]
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 13 July 2013 | Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia | align=center | 2–0 | align=center | 2–1 | Friendly | ||
| 2. | 20 July 2013 | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia | align=center | 2–1 | align=center | 2–1 | Friendly | ||
| 3. | 11 January 2014 | Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa | align=center | 2–1 | align=center | 3–1 | 2014 African Nations Championship | ||
| 4. | 26 March 2016 | Limbe Stadium, Limbe, Cameroon | align=center | 2–1 | align=center | 2–2 | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | ||
| 5. | 2 September 2016 | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa | align=center | 1–1 | align=center | 1–1 | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |