T. Yengi

Tete Owen Yengi (born 28 November 2000) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a striker for J1 League club Machida Zelvia and the Australia national team. Yengi has previously played for Newcastle Jets, Ipswich Town, VPS, Northampton Town, KuPS and Livingston.

Early life and education Tete Owen Yengi was born on born 28 November 2000 in Adelaide, South Australia, of South Sudanese and English descent. His father, refugee advocate Ben Yengi, was from South Sudan, and Tete lived for some years in South Sudan as a child, as Ben was determined to help that country, and the lives of friends and family, after having received a good education and employment in Australia. Tete and his older brother Kusini were always keen on football, and worked hard to their goal of becoming international players. As of 2026 Kusini plays as a forward in the J1 League, at Cerezo Osaka on loan from Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen. After the world cup 2026, Tete announced he has converted to Islam after reciting Shahada in Adelaide mosque.