Mamelodi Sundowns reportedly close to signing Lazola Maku
Mamelodi Sundowns are trending due to reports that they are poised to sign 19-year-old midfielder Lazola Maku. The player is currently a free agent and has recently captained the South African Under-20 national team to a COSAFA championship [1], [2].
What happened
- September 2026
Maku undergoes trials with three different clubs in Austria [1], [2].
- October 2026
Reports emerge that Mamelodi Sundowns are close to finalizing a deal for the midfielder [1], [2].
What you need to know
Maku is the captain of South Africa's Under-20 team, Amajita [1].
He was previously with Siwelele FC and is now a free agent [1], [2].
The midfielder was named in the Best XI during the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt [1].
He has experience playing in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup [1].
It is not confirmed if Maku has received final feedback from the Austrian clubs he trialed with [2].
Background
Lazola Maku is a versatile midfielder from Hout Bay who began his training at the Ubuntu Football Academy [1]. He spent time in the DStv Diski Challenge before making his senior debut for Siwelele FC [1].
Internationally, Maku has led South African youth teams at both the Under-16 and Under-20 levels [1]. He played every minute of the Under-20 AFCON tournament that South Africa won [1].
Questions people ask
What position does Lazola Maku play?
He is a midfielder who can play as a deep-lying playmaker or a defensive midfielder [1].
Which clubs did Maku trial with in Austria?
He had trials with Rapid Vienna, SV Ried, and FC Wacker Innsbruck [2].
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