Currently on the books of Mamelodi Sundowns, where he’s competing with the likes of Denis Onyango, Kennedy Mweene, Reyaad Pieterse and Ricardo Goss for playing minutes this term.

Expect February to get a loan move away from Downs.

One of the squad’s overage players, Mathoho is still going strong at Kaizer Chiefs—although he was part of the defence that were taken apart by Al-Ahly in the Caf Champions League final.

Featured again for Amaglug-glug during the Tokyo Games, having secured a move away from the PSL to European football in 2020.

He’s now back in South Africa with AmaZulu after time spent in Ukraine.

Infamously sent off during the 2016 Games, the utility man secured a move to Mamelodi Sundowns in 2020 although it remains to be seen what part he will play for the Brazilians—amidst serious midfield competition—this season.

Fitness injuries ultimately prevented him from making a move overseas—he was heavily linked to Scottish giants Celtic—although the cultured defender still remains a class act.

He’s amassed a quarter-century of caps for South Africa, and has been with Sundowns since 2017.

Now 27, he recently signed for Orlando Pirates after leaving Maritzburg United at the end of his deal last term.

The centre-back has also represented Sundowns and Bidvest Wits.

The wideman is still going strong in the PSL, and recently had his contract at Bloemfontein Celtic extended.

He has committed to the club for another three years.

Caught the eye for Cape Town City on occasion last term, having penned an initial two-year deal in October.

He will compete with the likes of Justin Shonga, Fagrie Lakay and new boy Khaniysa Mayo for playing time this term.

Tyroane Sandows

The forward was on the books of Brazilian heavyweights Gremio at the time of the 2016 Olympics, but unfortunately his career was not followed the trajectory of some of his peers.

He’s been without a club since leaving Maritzburg in January.

Captained the side at the 2016 Games—aged 23—while on the books of Mamelodi Sundowns.

He didn’t quite realise his potential in France with Montpellier Herault, and returns to South Africa with Kaizer Chiefs this window, looking to revitalise his career.

The left-sider joined Sundowns last year having been on the books of Mpumalanga Black Aces at the time of the 2016 Games.

Mothiba has remained in French football, having been with Lille’s B time at the time of the 2016 Games.

He’s now on the books of Strasbourg, but a knee injury has massively affected his progress in recent years.

Mitchells Plain-raised defender who’s currently with Cape Town City, having featured for Orlando Pirates at the time of the last Olympics.

He was primed to return to the Games this time around, only to withdraw from the squad on the eve of the campaign.

Quality operator who signed for Sundowns at the start of last season, but is still arguably finding his feet at the club after being involved in a road accident in November.

Recently appointed as Maritzburg United captain following the departure of previous skipper—and fellow 2016 alumni Thabiso Khutumela—to Sundowns during the offseason.

Another overage player in the squad, Khune delivered an unforgettable display in the Olympic showing against Brazil.

He’s a legend at Kaizer Chiefs, even if he’s no longer undisputed number one, and watched on from the sidelines as the Amakhosi were defeated in the recent Caf Champions League final.

The left-back has drifted out of activity since 2019, when he was released by Real Kings.

He was with Bidvest Wits at the time of the 2016 Olympics, and subsequently represented the likes of AmaZulu and Black Leopards.

The winger was with Maritzburg United at the time of the last Olympics, but is currently with lower-league Bizana Pondo Chiefs FC.

He was without a club for seven months, despite once rejecting a contract offer from Mamelodi Sundowns, but at 27, time is running out for him to realise his immense potential once again.

Newly arrived at Lamontville Golden Arrows, the right winger has featured for a myriad of clubs—including Bloemfontein Celtic, Royal Eagles and SuperSport United since the Olympics.

He reportedly attracted interest from Europe earlier this year, but a move never materialised.

A new arrival at Mamelodi Sundowns, the forward has penned a five-year deal with the Brazilians following previous stints with Orlando Pirates and Baroka FC.

He netted 12 league goals in 26 outings for Maritzburg United last season, and will hope to build on that return during the coming campaign.