Sphephelo Sithole


Sphephelo S'Miso "Yaya" Sithole is a South African professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga Portugal club CD Tondela and the South Africa national team.

Professional career

Sithole made his professional debut with B-SAD in a 1–1 Primeira Liga tie with Braga on 15 July 2020.
On 11 July 2023, following B-SAD's relegation from the Liga Portugal 2, Sithole signed a two-year contract with Tondela.
On 22 July 2024, Sithole joined Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente on a season-long loan deal with the option to purchase.

International career

On 1 December 2025, Sithole was called up to the South Africa squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Honours

South Africa