Cassius Mailula

Club career Mailula made his senior debut for Mamelodi Sundowns in the South African Premier Division during a 1–0 win against Chippa United in September 2022. He scored his first senior goals on 14 October 2022, in a match against La Passe FC in the CAF Champions League, netting a hat-trick. He scored his first league goals on 25 October, netting a brace against Maritzburg United. Mailula was subsequently named the league's Young Player of the Season for his debut campaign.

In July 2023, Mailula signed with Major League Soccer club Toronto FC, signing through the 2026 season, with an option for 2027. He made his debut on 26 August 2023, in a substitute appearance, against the Columbus Crew. He scored his first goal for the club on 24 April 2024 in a 2024 Canadian Championship match against semi-pro club Simcoe County Rovers FC. In 2024, he spent some time on loan with the second team, Toronto FC II, in MLS Next Pro. In August 2024, he went on loan with Moroccan Botola club Wydad AC through 31 July 2025, with an option for a permanent transfer at the conclusion of the loan, reuniting him with Rhulani Mokwena, who was his coach at Mamelodi Sundowns. He scored his first goal for Wydad on 3 November 2024, netting a late winner in a 1–0 victory over FUS Rabat. In September 2025, he was loaned to Belgian Challenger Pro League club Kortrijk through June 2026, with Kortrijk holding a purchase option. Upon his return from his loan, on 3 July 2026, Mailula agreed to a mutual termination of the remainder of his contract with Toronto FC.

International career In March 2023, Mailula was called up to the South Africa national team for the first time for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches. He made his debut on 24 March 2023 against Liberia.

Career statistics Club

Honours Mamelodi Sundowns South African Premiership: 2022–23

Individual South African Premier Division Young Player of the Season: 2022–23