Lesedi Alton Kapinga (born 25 May 1995) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for South African Premier Division side Orbit College.
Career Having started his senior career at Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila, he joined Black Leopards in the summer of 2018. His performances in the 2019–20 season attracted praise and interest from larger clubs. In the summer of 2020, Kapinga joined Mamelodi Sundowns on a five-year deal.
Kapinga was called up for South Africa for the 2023 COSAFA Cup, where he made his international debut. He moved from Orlando Pirates to Sekhukhune United in October 2024.
Personal life Kapinga is a cousin of the late Orlando Pirates striker Lesley Manyathela. He is from Limpopo province, a town called Musina. He is a former teammate with his hometown friend Khuliso Mudau during his short spell at Mamelodi Sundowns. He was released on a free transfer in 2022, and joined Orlando Pirates.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNedbank CupTelkom KnockoutOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila2017–18National First Division211100000221Black Leopards2018–19Premier Division2112010002412019–20Premier Division245211000276Total456412000517Career total667512000738
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