Mamelodi Sundowns Transfer News: National team captain unveiled by Masandawana

The defending CAF Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns have added a talented youngster in their team.

On Tuesday, Masandawana confirmed the signing of Amajita captain Lazola Maku who comes in as a free agent. The South Africa U20 international opted to make teh change following the expiry of his contract with Siwelele FC.

“Mamelodi Sundowns are pleased to announce the signing of Lazola Maku! Yellow Nation, let’s give the youngster a proper welcome,” the Brazilians confirmed on their official communication platforms.

What do we know about Maku?

The talented youngster has is highly rated in the South African footballing scene, explaining interest from top teams.

Mot recently, Maku was in Europe for several weeks for trials before coming back to help the country in the U20 COSAFA Championship held in Mozambique in the month of September. Amajita went all the way to beat the hosts 2-1 in the final.

Prior to his recent move, he had represented the Siwelele senior team five times.

Sundowns transfer business so far

These are the changes Masandawana have made in the playing unit for the 2026/27 edition.

The club signed Antonio van Wyk (SV Ried, Austria), Siyanda Ndlovu (Golden Arrows), Ricardo Goss (return from Loan), Cassius Mailula, Deano van Rooyen and Thabo Moloisane.

They parted ways with Peter Shalulile (Released), Jayden Adams (Deceased), Terrence Mashego (Stellenbosch, Loan), Thapelo Maseko (FC Copenhagen, Denmark), Thato Sibiya (Lille, France), Miguel Reisinho (Released), and Jody February (Siwelele FC).