Takalani Mazhamba (born 30 May 2007) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier Soccer League club Kaizer Chiefs and the South Africa under-20 squad.
Playing career Mazahamba joined the Kaizer Chiefs Academy at the age of 13, progressing through the club's youth structures and competing in the Gauteng Development League and PSL Reserve League. In 2024, he gained attention after saving three penalties in the ENGEN Knockout Challenge against Randburg AFC, helping Kaizer Chiefs reach the final, which they went on to win.
He made his senior debut for Kaizer Chiefs on 23 May 2026 in a Betway Premiership match against Chippa United. At 18 years, 11 months and 23 days, Mazahamba became the youngest goalkeeper to debut for Kaizer Chiefs in the PSL era, surpassing the previous record held by Itumeleng Khune, who debuted at age 20.
International career He was selected for South Africa's under‑20 squads for both the 2024 and 2026 COSAFA U‑20 Championships. In the 2026 edition, he featured in all five matches, conceding only three goals and was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament. He also formed part of the squad that won South Africa's maiden U‑20 Africa Cup of Nations title in 2025.
Personal life Mazhamba was born in Venda, Limpopo and grew up in Soweto, Gauteng. He is of Venda heritage.
Honours South Africa
U-20 Africa Cup of Nations: 2025 COSAFA U-20 Youth Championship: 2024, 2026
Kaizer Chiefs Academy
ENGEN Knockout Challenge: 2024
Individual
2026 COSAFA U-20 Youth Championship: Goalkeeper of the Tournament
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