Hlompho Kekana


Hlompho Alpheus Kekana is a South African former professional soccer player who last played as a midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns. He retired on 31 August 2021 after he was released by the team. He is known for his powerful long-range goals and precision shooting outside the box.
On 4 March 2012, his team set a record in the Nedbank Cup when they beat Powerlines FC 24–0, with Kekana scoring seven of the goals.
On 26 March 2016, while playing for the national team, Kekana scored on a shot from 65 yards against Cameroon. In 2016, he won the CAF Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns as the club's captain.

International career

International goals

GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.13 July 2013Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia2–02–1Friendly
2.20 July 2013Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia2–12–1Friendly
3.11 January 2014Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa2–13–12014 African Nations Championship
4.26 March 2016Limbe Stadium, Limbe, Cameroon2–12–22017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
5.2 September 2016Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa1–11–12017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification