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Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya

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Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-10-06) 6 October 1996 (age 28)
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

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Early career

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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

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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

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He studied Business Management at Boston City Campus and Business College.[11]

Style of play

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Ntiya-Ntiya plays as a left-back.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya details journey from cow herding to Kaizer Chiefs". Kick Off. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Chiefs promote youngster Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya to first team". Independent Online. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Plenty for fans to savour as Chiefs, SuperSport draw". Weekend Argus. 7 January 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2020 – via pressreader.com.
  4. ^ Said, Nick (8 January 2018). "January recruits make fine starts at their new PSL sides". The Times. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  5. ^ a b c Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  6. ^ Klate, Chad (17 August 2018). "Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya reflects on Kaizer Chiefs rise". Kick Off. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Ntiya-Ntiya agrees contract extension with Chiefs". News24. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Mamelodi Sundowns snatch title from Kaizer Chiefs' hands". Independent Online. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  10. ^ Dube, Mthokozisi (14 June 2024). "Clear-out at Sekhukhune United: 7 exits confirmed". FAR Post. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Ntiya-Ntiya has advice for young talents". The Citizen. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2020 – via pressreader.com.
  12. ^ Mkhize, Sithembiso (3 September 2018). "Kaizer Chiefs: Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya reveals Steve Komphela's advice to him". Goal. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  13. ^ "Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya". kaizerchiefs.com. Kaizer Chiefs F.C. Retrieved 4 October 2020.