Cape Town City teen sensation secures dream move to Europe

The highly rated midfielder has sealed a transfer to Portugal

Cape Town City have confirmed the departure of midfielder Luphumlo Sifumba to Portuguese club FC Vizela.

Sifumba has been one of the most outstanding young talents in the South African top flight and has now secured a dream move to Europe after FC Vizela agreed a loan deal with Cape Town City, which has an option of making the move permanent.

It means the 19-year-old has a chance to impress in Portugal this season and seal a permanent transfer to continue his football development in Europe.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 🌍✨

The club can confirm that it has agreed to terms with FC Vizela for the transfer of Luphumlo Sifumba, on an initial loan deal with an option.

All the best, Kaka! 👊#iamCityFC pic.twitter.com/CoJAO5ZlWI

— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) September 16, 2024

What is Sifumba bringing to Vizela?

Sifumba is a highly rated central midfielder who has made 14 appearances for Cape Town City while providing one assist.

He made 12 appearances in total last season, 11 in the PSL, most of them as a second half substitute.

FC Vizela plays in Liga Portugal 2, the Portuguese second tier, and are currently third on the standings on six points from five games, after winning two and losing three matches.

One of our own 💙

Keep making us proud on the European stage, Kaka! 🇵🇹#iamCityFC pic.twitter.com/J2x5jteLsO

— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) September 16, 2024

The star had attracted interest from Europe earlier

They recorded their second win of the season on Sunday when they beat Leixoes 1-0.

Sifumba had attracted interest from clubs in Serbia and Austria before the move to Portugal.

TSC Backa Topola and Red Bull Salzburg were reported to have been keeping tabs on him in January.