Hlompho Kekana Biography, Age, Sundowns, Pictures, Girlfriend, Net Worth
The Hlompho Kekana Biography
Hlompho Kekana is a South African defensive and central midfielder who currently plays for Mamelodi Sundowns. He is known for one of the most astonishing results in South Africa soccer when his team thrashed Powerlines FC 24-0, and Hlompho scored seven goals. Kekana also plays for the South African national team and his biggest highlight was when he scored from 65 yards out against Cameron in 2016. Let’s find out more about this scoring maestro, as we explore the Hlompho Kekana biography.
Real Name : Hlompho Alpheus Kekana
Nickname : gonzalez
Age : 35 years
Date of Birth : 23 May 1985
Place of Birth : Zebediela, South Africa
Position : Midfielder, Defender
Height : 1,76 m
Jersey Number : 8
Ethnicity : Black
Instagram : @gonzalez_888
Occupation : Football player
Education : High School
Years Active : 2004 – present
Salary : R350 000
Net Worth : US$300 000
Where is Hlompo Kekana originally from?
Hlompo Kekana was born and raised in Zebediela, South Africa. From a young age, he has always wanted to play football. To kickstart his soccer journey, Kekana joined the Zebediela Junior Swallows academy before moving on to the Tshiamo Soccer Academy up until 2004.
When did Kekana’s career begin?
After the academies in his junior days, In 2004, to kickstart his professional football career, Alpheus signed for the Black Leopards where he stayed from 2004 to 2005. Between 2005 and 2011, he represented several football clubs including City Pillars, Black Leopards, Supersport United, and Bloemfontein Celtic. He then signed for Mamelodi Sundowns in 2011 and has made 136 appearances so far and scored 15 goals (the highest he has scored for a club). He is also the team’s captain and among his successes is seeing the team win the 2016 CAF Champions League while wearing the number 8 jersey.
Clubs
- City Pillars
- Black Leopards
- Supersport United
- Bloemfontein Celtic
- Mamelodi Sundowns
Who is Hlompo Kekana’s girlfriend?
Kekana is a family man with a wife and daughter. His family had a tragedy some two years back when his mother-in-law passed away in a car crash while holding his daughter.
Hlompho Kekana Pictures
What is Hlompo Kekana’s Net Worth?
Hlompho Kekana has had an incredible 17 year professional football career. He has gradually solidified his position as one of Africa’s best players. Hlompo Kekana’s current salary at Mamelodi Sundowns, is pegged at R350 000 . As of 2020, Kennedy Mweene has a net worth of US$300 000. He is currently reliant on his salary from Mamelodi Sundowns FC, Bafana Bafana and paid guest appearances.
Hlompho Kekana Biography, Age, Sundowns, Pictures, Girlfriend, Net Worth
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