Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo Explained

Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo
Fullname:Ndabayithethwa Phillip Ndlondlo
Birth Date:28 May 1995
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Orlando Pirates
Clubnumber:15
Years1:2018–2022
Clubs1:TTM/Marumo Gallants
Caps1:104
Goals1:15
Years3:2022–
Clubs3:Orlando Pirates
Caps3:35
Goals3:2
Club-Update:30 June 2024

Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (born 28 May 1995) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League.

Ndlondlo played for Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila and then for Marumo Gallants, the team which bought TTM's license. He made his first-tier debut in the 2020-21 South African Premier Division.

Ndlondlo was on the winning team in the 2020-21 (where he scored the winning goal) and 2022-23 Nedbank Cup, and was on the losing team in the 2021-22 Nedbank Cup final. He did so alongside teammate Miguel Timm, with the duo first playing for TTM, then for Marumo Gallants and the third time for Orlando Pirates. With three consecutive cup finals for three different clubs, Ndlondo and Timm equalled a record held by Kermit Erasmus, who achieved the same feat in 2012, 2013 and 2014.[1]

After the 2021-22 season concluded, there were several rumours about a transfer for Ndlondlo to one of South Africa's biggest clubs or to AmaZulu.[2] While Ndlondo started the 2022-23 season at Marumo Gallants as well, he was bought by Orlando Pirates on the last day of the transfer window.[3] He scored his first goal for Orlando Pirates in January 2023.[4] In his first season with the Bucs, the team won the cup and finished second in the league.[5] [6]

During the 2023-24 season, Ndlondlo was suspended after receiving four yellow cards, which resulted in his absence in a match against Mamelodi Sundowns.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Timm, Ndlondlo & Erasmus Make Nedbank Cup History Books. Madlala, Robin-Duke. 29 May 2023. iDiski Times. 28 March 2024.
  2. News: Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo’s preferred transfer revealed!. 16 June 2022. Qoshe, Yolulwe. The South African. 27 March 2024.
  3. News: Ndlondlo: Orlando Pirates sign Marumo Gallants midfielder. Madyira, Michael. 22 September 2022. Goal. 27 March 2024.
  4. News: Tso Reacts To Ndlondlo Celebration. iDiski Times. 24 January 2023. 28 March 2024.
  5. News: Ndlondlo looks back at first Pirates season with pride. 2 June 2023. Khoza, Neville. The Sowetan. 27 March 2024.
  6. News: Exciting Ndlondlo aims to add scoring power to his boots. 12 February 2024. Ndebele, Sihle. The Sowetan. 27 March 2024.
  7. Web site: 2020-10-31 . Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo . 2024-06-17 . 22Bet . en.