{"id":26738,"date":"2025-09-02T15:42:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T13:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=26738"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:55:14","slug":"kaizer-chiefs-eye-terrence-mashego-as-future-at-sundowns-grows-uncertain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-eye-terrence-mashego-as-future-at-sundowns-grows-uncertain\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizer Chiefs Eye Terrence Mashego as His Future at Mamelodi Sundowns Grows Uncertain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Terrence Mashego, a 29-year-old left-back, finds himself at a crossroads in his career as he grapples with fierce competition for a starting spot at Mamelodi Sundowns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After impressing at the recent CHAN tournament, Mashego is now facing a challenging battle to secure regular game time at Sundowns, especially with the arrival of Fawaaz Basadien. Could this be the end of Mashego&#8217;s time at Chloorkop?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mashego-s-sundowns-journey-a-struggle-for-consistency\">Mashego\u2019s Sundowns Journey: A Struggle for Consistency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Mashego joined Sundowns from Cape Town City in 2022, expectations were high. He had earned a reputation as one of the most consistent left-backs in the league. However, his time at Sundowns has been marred by injuries, and the arrival of several talented players has limited his opportunities on the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, Mashego competes with Aubrey Modiba and Divine Lunga for the left-back position. The recent signing of Basadien has only added to the challenge, leaving Mashego in a tight spot. Despite his strong performances for South Africa at the CHAN tournament, the competition at Sundowns remains intense, with no guaranteed starting spot in sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756820263.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-26742\" style=\"width:681px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756820263.png 1012w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756820263-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756820263-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756820263-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756820263-450x300.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Gallo Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4028130490\" 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-is-mashego-s-departure-imminent\">Is Mashego\u2019s Departure Imminent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports from <em>Soccer Laduma<\/em> suggest that Mashego may be considering a move away from Sundowns, with Kaizer Chiefs previously expressing interest. Although Sundowns reportedly rejected the Chiefs&#8217; offer, the arrival of Basadien has led many to believe that Mashego could soon be on the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Terrence is a top player, but it\u2019s tough for him at Sundowns right now. With so many left-backs, it\u2019s natural he\u2019ll look at what\u2019s best for his career. Yes, Chiefs had interest before, and other clubs are watching closely.&#8221; Soccer Laduma<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This raises the question: could Sundowns be open to offers for the player in the upcoming transfer window?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-competition-at-sundowns-a-major-hurdle-for-mashego\">The Competition at Sundowns: A Major Hurdle for Mashego<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sundowns\u2019 squad is known for its depth, with players of international calibre in almost every position. The left-back spot is no exception. With Mashego up against Modiba, Lunga, and now Basadien, his chances of regular first-team action seem slim. To make matters worse, Mashego has faced ongoing injury concerns, further hindering his chances of a consistent run in the starting lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fierce competition means that Mashego\u2019s future at the club remains uncertain. At 29, the player is likely to be seeking more consistent game time to maintain his career trajectory. The upcoming months will be critical in determining whether Sundowns will retain Mashego or allow him to move on in search of more playing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756820305.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-26743\" style=\"width:679px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756820305.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756820305-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756820305-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Gallo Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-potential-clubs-for-mashego\">Potential Clubs for Mashego<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Should Mashego decide to leave Sundowns, several clubs in the Betway Premiership are reportedly keeping tabs on the situation. Teams like Stellenbosch, TS Galaxy, and Chippa United have been mentioned as potential destinations for the South African left-back. These clubs could either look to secure Mashego on loan or make a permanent move, giving him the opportunity to play regularly and further his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/cardoso-eyes-reinforcements-after-sundowns-injury-blow\/\">Cardoso Eyes Reinforcements After Sundowns\u2019 Injury Blow<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mashego\u2019s future at Sundowns remains up in the air. While his talent is undeniable, the stiff competition for places has limited his opportunities at Chloorkop. As a player who has proven himself on the international stage, it\u2019s clear that Mashego will want to find a club where he can enjoy regular game time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the signing of Basadien, Mashego&#8217;s situation at Sundowns appears increasingly complicated. Whether he stays or moves to another club will depend on his desire for first-team football and whether Sundowns are willing to part with him in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What do you think? Should Mashego leave Sundowns in search of more game time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Terrence Mashego&#8217;s future at Mamelodi Sundowns is in doubt with fierce competition for his position, while Kaizer Chiefs show interest in signing the left-back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":26741,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Terrence Mashego's future at Mamelodi Sundowns is in doubt with fierce competition for his position, while Kaizer Chiefs show interest in signing the left-back.","footnotes":""},"categories":[59,56,64],"tags":[275,11118,11108,360],"class_list":{"0":"post-26738","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-soccer","8":"category-sports","9":"category-sports-news","10":"tag-kaizer-chiefs","11":"tag-latest-football-news","12":"tag-latest-sports-news","13":"tag-mamelodi-sundowns"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26738"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26738\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26746,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26738\/revisions\/26746"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}