How many caps did Sizwe Motaung win for South Africa?

Sizwe Motaung won 51 caps for South Africa, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Sizwe Motaung play for?

Jomo Cosmos (1991–1993), Mamelodi Sundowns (1994–1996), FC St. Gallen (1996–1997), C.D. Tenerife (1997–1998), Kaizer Chiefs (1998–2000), Orlando Pirates (2000–2001).

Where does Sizwe Motaung rank among South Africa's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Sizwe Motaung #28 of South Africa's 33 greatest players of all time.

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28 / South Africa · 1992–1997

Sizwe Motaung

RB box-to-boxleader

Caps · South Africa

Goals · South Africa

Life

1970–2001

Clubs

Jomo Cosmos, FC St. Gallen, C.D. Tenerife

#28

Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A South African right back at St Gallen and Tenerife in the late nineties, Motaung had already played the 1996 final at FNB Stadium under Clive Barker. Career record: 51 caps and 0 goals for South Africa; club career at Jomo Cosmos, FC St. Gallen, C.D. Tenerife.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2698392

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Career record

1991–1993	Jomo Cosmos
1994–1996	Mamelodi Sundowns
1996–1997	FC St. Gallen
1997–1998	C.D. Tenerife
1998–2000	Kaizer Chiefs
2000–2001	Orlando Pirates
South Africa	51 caps, 0 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · South Africa checked 4 October 2026
Goals · South Africa checked 4 October 2026

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Around Motaung in the almanac

One rank above: Katlego Mphela at #27.

One rank below: Macbeth Sibaya at #29.

South Africa's editorial top five: Benni McCarthy · Lucas Radebe · Steven Pienaar · Doctor Khumalo · Itumeleng Khune.

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