{"id":23160,"date":"2025-08-15T13:26:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=23160"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:01:58","slug":"khuliso-mudau-returns-to-mamelodi-sundowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/khuliso-mudau-returns-to-mamelodi-sundowns\/","title":{"rendered":"Khuliso Mudau Returns to Mamelodi Sundowns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mamelodi Sundowns fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Khuliso Mudau, the Bafana Bafana defender, gets closer to resolving uncertainty about his future. After weeks of speculation, he is set to return to full training with Sundowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mudau-back-in-training\"><strong>Mudau Back in Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Khuliso Mudau has returned to training with Mamelodi Sundowns after weeks of uncertainty. Fans had questioned his future due to his absence from recent matchday squads. However, <em>Soccer Laduma<\/em> revealed that Mudau is back at Chloorkop, training with the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mudau, who joined Sundowns from Black Leopards in 2020, has been one of the best right-backs in South Africa and Africa. His absence had left a gap in Sundowns\u2019 defence, but now, with his return, the team can look forward to having a key player back in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2642136988\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-mudau-s-return-is-crucial\"><strong>Why Mudau\u2019s Return Is Crucial<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mudau\u2019s presence in Sundowns\u2019 defence is invaluable. He brings leadership and experience that will help the team in upcoming matches. His absence was felt, but now that he\u2019s training again, the technical team is eager to integrate him back into the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite not training with the team in recent weeks, Mudau continued to keep fit on his own. His commitment to maintaining his fitness ensures that he can quickly get back to match readiness. Sundowns\u2019 technical team will soon assess his fitness and decide when he can feature in an official match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mtn8-semi-final-against-orlando-pirates\"><strong>MTN8 Semi-Final Against Orlando Pirates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mudau\u2019s return could not have come at a better time. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sundownsfc.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sundowns<\/a><\/strong> will soon face Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 semi-final, and Mudau\u2019s fitness will play a key role in the decision about whether he will join the squad. According to sources, the technical team will determine his readiness after assessing his fitness during training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Mudau is fit, he could feature in this crucial match. His experience, particularly in big games, makes him a valuable asset for Sundowns as they chase silverware this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2314732636\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-ahead-a-long-term-future-at-sundowns\"><strong>Looking Ahead: A Long-Term Future at Sundowns?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sundowns reportedly have an option to extend Mudau\u2019s contract until June 2026. This option reflects his importance to the club, and it\u2019s likely that they will exercise it. Mudau\u2019s solid performances over the past few years have made him one of the team\u2019s most reliable defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/arthur-zwane-warns-of-sundowns-fixture-congestion-as-fatigue-sets-in\/\">Arthur Zwane Warns of Sundowns\u2019 Fixture Congestion as Fatigue Sets In<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khuliso Mudau\u2019s return to full training is a significant boost for Mamelodi Sundowns. His skill, fitness, and leadership will strengthen the squad as they push for more success this season. Sundowns fans can be optimistic about Mudau\u2019s return to action, especially as the team prepares for important fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What do you think about Mudau\u2019s return? Will he be fit enough to play in the MTN8 semi-final? Share your thoughts in the comments!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Khuliso Mudau is back at Mamelodi Sundowns after weeks of uncertainty. Find out what his return means for the team and the upcoming MTN8 semi-final.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":23167,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Khuliso Mudau is back at Mamelodi Sundowns after weeks of uncertainty. 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