Khulumani Ndamane

Khulumani Ndamane (born 5 February 2004) is a South African soccer player who plays as a central defender for South African Premiership side Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa national team.

Club career

Kaizer Chiefs Academy

Ndamane joined the Kaizer Chiefs Academy in 2023 and played in the PSL Reserve League.

TS Galaxy

In June 2024, he signed with South African Premiership side TS Galaxy. Ndamane has made 27 appearances for the club in the 2024–25 season.

Mamelodi Sundowns He joined Mamelodi Sundowns during the January 2026 transfer window.

International career In June 2025, Ndamane received his first senior international call-up for two friendly games against Tanzania and Mozambique, making his debut in a 0–0 draw against Tanzania. He was called up again for the World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria in September 2025.

On 1 December 2025, Ndamane was called up to the South Africa squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

On 28 May 2026, he was selected by manager Hugo Broos to represent his nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life Ndamane grew up in Sahlumbe, KwaZulu-Natal. He is a supporter of Kaizer Chiefs.

Honours

Mamelodi Sundowns CAF Champions League: 2025–26