Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
K. Mudau played 3 matches for South Africa, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | vs Mexico 0-2 | Started, played the full match |
| Group A | vs South Korea 1-0 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 32 | vs Canada 0-1 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Khuliso Johnson Mudau, also known as Sailorman (born 26 April 1995) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a right back for Betway Premiership club Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa national team.
Early life He was born in Messina – now known as Musina – in Limpopo.
Club career After playing for JDR Stars, Magesi and Black Leopards, he signed for Mamelodi Sundowns on a five-year contract in October 2020. He scored in the first goal in 3–0 win against Malian side Stade Malien in the 2025–26 CAF Champions League first leg quarterfinal. Mudau was awarded the Outstanding Footballer of the Year in 2026 by the Icons of Africa Awards.
International career On 1 December 2025, Mudau 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.
Style of play Mudau plays as a right back. He also specialises as a midfielder.
Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · text adapted from the article.
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