Mamelodi Sundowns youngster Malibongwe Khoza has penned a new five-year deal after impressing following his promotion to the senior team.
Khoza signed a professional contract for Masandawana while he was in the DStv Diski challenge after stellar performances.
The 20-year-old will be with the Brazilians until June 2029 as the club looks to utilise more of their academy products blended with the players they buy.
Khoza has played two matches this season for the Manqoba Mngqithi-coached side, scoring his first goal for the senior team during their CAF Champions League clash against Mbabane Swallows.
SUNDOWNS YOUNGSTER SIGNS NEW LONG-TERM DEAL
“It's a concluded deal. I know he has signed a five-year contract until June 2029. No, it's an improved contract from the one he was using while in the DDC team. They are making sure that he stays at the team for a longer period of time,” a source told Soccer Laduma.
“The technical team is happy and management led by Sporting Director Fleming Berg is also happy hence the agreement to give the youngster this five-year contract. It's as good as done as we speak.
“That's their strategy. They want to promote more players than buying more. Yes, they will buy some players but they want to profit from their youth development academy investments.
“And Mali (Malibongwe Khoza) is just one of them. They believe in youth mixed with experience and it's paying off for the club. That's why they have given him a five-year contract.”
