Pogiso Mahlangu

Pogiso Mahlangu
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-06-01) 1 June 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Mamelodi, South Africa
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Sekhukhune United
Number 35
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013 University of Pretoria 1 (0)
2013–2015 Vasco da Gama 29 (0)
2016–2020 University of Pretoria 63 (7)
2020–2021 Pretoria Callies 28 (10)
2021– Sekhukhune United 49 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 November 2024

Pogiso Mahlangu (born 1 June 1992) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Sekhukhune United in the South African Premier Division.

He was born in Mamelodi.[1] He was able to study sports science at the University of Pretoria, and also play for the University of Pretoria F.C. ("Tuks").[2] He made his first-tier debut in the 2012–13 South African Premier Division, though it was only a minuscule substition. He then spent time with Vasco da Gama on the second tier before returning to the "Tuks". In 2020 he joined Pretoria Callies.[3] With this team, he notably reached the semi-final of the 2020–21 Nedbank Cup.[4][5]

He was subsequently wanted by bigger clubs and moved up one tier to the South African Premier Division, joining Sekhukhune United.[1] Reportedly, Golden Arrows showed interest too.[6]

With Sekhukhune, he reached the final of the 2022–23 Nedbank Cup, qualifying for the 2023–24 CAF Confederation Cup, and finished fourth in the 2023–24 South African Premier Division, qualifying for the 2024–25 CAF Confederation Cup.[7][8][9][10] Mahlangu would possibly play more as a wing-back from 2024.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "Sekhukhune Announce Mahlangu". iDiski Times. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Empowering players with education". News 24. 27 October 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  3. ^ Pogiso Mahlangu at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  4. ^ Khoza, Neville (15 March 2021). "Troughton over the moon after Callies cancel out All Stars". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  5. ^ Strydom, Marc (17 April 2021). "Chippa edge uncomfortably past plucky Callies into first-ever cup final". Times Live. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  6. ^ Fakude, Ernest (24 June 2021). "Pogiso Mahlangu attracts Sekhukhune United and Golden Arrows interest". Kick Off. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  7. ^ Msomi, Smiso (6 May 2023). "Sekhukhune looking to take advantage of 'underdog' tag as Nedbank Cup history beckons". IOL. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  8. ^ Mailwane, Tshepang (31 October 2023). "In Touch With Mahlangu". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  9. ^ Kganyago, Lethabo (14 November 2024). "'Club Owners Want To Reach Chiefs, Downs & Pirates Level'". iDiski Times. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  10. ^ Mtuta, Lukhanyo (3 August 2022). "Sekhukhune star Pogiso Mahlangu boasts all-black painted Volkswagen". Kick Off. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  11. ^ Khoza, Neville (7 August 2024). "Multiskilled Mahlangu ready to give '110%' as wingback". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 15 November 2024.