Ndumiso Mabena left Platinum Stars for Bloemfontein Celtic prior to the 2017/18 campaign as a free agent. The Groblersdal-born marksman, who is a former Orlando Pirates player, is one of the most underrated strikers in the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
Ben Motshwari of Orlando Pirates and Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates at Toyota Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 19 August 2018 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. and Nkanyiso Cele of Golden Arrows during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Golden Arrows and Bloemfontein Celtic at Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal on 8 August 2018 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Boikanyo Komane of Chippa United and Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Chippa United at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 5 August 2018 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Thamsanqa Sangweni of Chippa United and Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Chippa United at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 5 August 2018 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Gladwin Shitolo of Orlando Pirates challenges Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Bloemfontein Celtic on 04 April 2018 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic and Sibusiso Mthethwa of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Platinum Stars at Dr Molemela Stadium, Mangaung on 18 March 2018 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Daniel Cardoso of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg South Africa on 24 February 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Siyabonga Ngezana of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg South Africa on 24 February 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Daniel Cardoso of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg South Africa on 24 February 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ramahlwe Mphahlele of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg South Africa on 24 February 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Clayton Daniels of SuperSport United and Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and SuperSport United at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 20 December 2017 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic and Nyiko Mobbie of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Free State Stars at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 10 December 2017 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic and Nhlanhla Vilakazi of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Free State Stars at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 10 December 2017 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic and Musa Nyatama of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates at Dr Molemela Stadium, Bloemfontein on 26 November 2017 © Frikke Kapp/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic evades challenge from Thabo Nodada of Cape Town City during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Cape Town City FC and Bloemfontein Celtic at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town on 17 October 2017 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Ndiviwe Mdabuka of Ajax Cape Town is tackled by Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Ajax Cape Town and Bloemfontein Celtic at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town on 21 October 2017 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic is challenged by Ndiviwe Mdabuka of Ajax Cape Town during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Ajax Cape Town and Bloemfontein Celtic at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town on 21 October 2017 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Roscoe Pietersen of Ajax Cape Town is challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Ajax Cape Town and Bloemfontein Celtic at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town on 21 October 2017 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Bloemfontein Celtic challenged by Slavko Damjanovic of Bidvest Wits during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Bloemfobtein Celtic and Bidvest Wits at Dr Molemela Stadium, Bloemfontein on 01 October 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ala Marzougui of CS Sfaxien challenges Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the CAF Confederation Cup match between Platinum Stars and CS Sfaxien on 21 June 2017 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix
Meriah Yassine of CS Sfaxien challenges Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the CAF Confederation Cup match between Platinum Stars and CS Sfaxien on 21 June 2017 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix
Meriah Yassine of CS Sfaxien challenges Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the CAF Confederation Cup match between Platinum Stars and CS Sfaxien on 21 June 2017 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix
Modjeka Madisha of Mamelodi Sundowns is challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Platinum Stars on 04 May 2017 at Lucas Moripe Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix
Thabo Nthethe of Mamelodi Sundowns challenges Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Platinum Stars on 04 May 2017 at Lucas Moripe Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix
Khama Billiat of Mamelodi Sundowns is challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Platinum Stars on 04 May 2017 at Lucas Moripe Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership 2016/17 match between Polokwane City and Platinum Stars at the Old Peter Stadium, South Africa on 19 April 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars challenged by Sibusiso Mbonani of Polokwane City during the Absa Premiership 2016/17 match between Polokwane City and Platinum Stars at the Old Peter Stadium, South Africa on 19 April 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars challenges Brighton Mhlongo of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership 2016/17 match between Platinum Stars and Orlando Pirates at Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg South Africa on 08 February 2017 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Matt Sim of Cape Town City FC tackled by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership 2016/17 football match between Cape Town City FC and Platinum Stars at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town on 13 December 2016 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars challenged by Richard Matloga of Baroka FC during the Telkom Knockout Last 16 match between Baroka FC and Platinum Stars at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on the 23 October 2016©Samuel Shivambu/Backpagepix
Nyasha Munetsi of Baroka FC challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Telkom Knockout Last 16 match between Baroka FC and Platinum Stars at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on the 23 October 2016©Samuel Shivambu/Backpagepix
Mthokozisi Dube of Bloemfontein Celtic challenges Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Bloemfontein Celtic on the 15 October 2016 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Marc Van Heerden of Chippa United challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the MTN8 Quarter Final football match between Platinum Stars and Chippa United at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa on August 27, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Marc Van Heerden of Chippa United challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the MTN8 Quarter Final football match between Platinum Stars and Chippa United at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa on August 27, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Marc Van Heerden (c) of Chippa United challenged by Ndumiso Mabena (l) Siphiwe Mnguni (r) of Platinum Stars during the MTN8 Quarter Final football match between Platinum Stars and Chippa United at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa on August 27, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars is challenged by Patrick Phungwayo of Orlando Pirates during the 2016 Maize Cup match between Platinum Stars and Orlando Pirates 13 August 2016 at Moruleng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars challenged by Mpho Makola of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Orlando Pirates at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa on May 02, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars challenged by Sifiso Myeni of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Orlando Pirates at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa on May 02, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Patrick Phungwayo of Orlando Pirates challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Orlando Pirates at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa on May 02, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars challenged by Menzi Masuku of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Orlando Pirates at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa on May 02, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Clayrton Daniels of Supersport United challenges Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Supersport United on 17 April 2016 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Dove Wome of Supersport United challenges Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Supersport United on 17 April 2016 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars gets away from Bantu Mzwakali of Ajax Cape Town during the Absa Premiership 2015/16 football match between Ajax Cape Town and Platinum Stars at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town on 13 April 2016 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars(r) celebrates a gaol during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Black Aces on 20 March 2016 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars(r) celebrates a gaol during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Black Aces on 20 March 2016 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars(M) celebrates a gaol during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Black Aces on 20 March 2016 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars celebrates a gaol with Cavin Johnson coach of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Black Aces on 20 March 2016 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars(l) celebrates a gaol with teammates during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Black Aces on 20 March 2016 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars(M) celebrates a gaol during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Black Aces on 20 March 2016 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Tshepo Gumede of Orlando Pirates challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Platinum Stars at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on January 09, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Sifiso Myeni of Orlando Pirates challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Platinum Stars at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on January 09, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars challenged by Abbubaker Mobara of Ajax Cape Town during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Platinum Stars and Ajax Cape Town at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg on the 04 April 2015 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars is tackled by Thandani Ntshumayelo of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Platinum Stars on 08 April2015 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates battles with Ndumiso Mabena of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Platinum Stars on 08 April2015 at Orlando Stadium
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Maritzburg United on 15 March 2015 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the 2015 Varsity Cup match between Tuks and Cut at the Tuks Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa on March 11, 2015
Philani Cele of Moroka Swallows challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Platinum Stars and Moroka Swallows at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg on the 08 March 2015 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars battles with Mthokozisi Yende of Moroka Swallows during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Platinum Stars and Moroka Swallows at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg on the 08 March 2015 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Rooi Mahamutsa of Orlando Pirates battles with Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Platinum Stars and Orlando Pirates at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg on the 14 February 2015 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Lehlohonolo Nonyane of Black Aces challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Platinum Stars and Black Aces at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg on the 11 February 2015
S'bosino Gumede of Black Aces challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Platinum Stars and Black Aces at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg on the 11 February 2015
Jabulani Shange of Bidvest Wits challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Platinum Stars and Bidvest Wits at Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg on the 14 December 2014 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars challenged by Onismor Bhasera of Bidvest Wits during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Platinum Stars and Bidvest Wits at Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg on the 14 December 2014 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Platinum Stars at Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on the 09 December 2014
Tsepo Masilela of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Platinum Stars at Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on the 09 December 2014
Larry Cohen of Moroka Swallows blocking a shot at goal from. Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership Football match between Moroka Swallows and Platinum Stars at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto , South Africa on December 6, 2014 ©Irwin Hackner/BackpagePix
Ndumiso Mabena of Orlando Pirates, Senzo Meyiwa of Orlando Pirates and Moeneeb Josephs of Orlando Pirates celebrate during the Carling Black Label Cup on the 28 July 2012 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg
©Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Nathan Paulse of Ajax Cape Town battles for the ball with Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 football match between Ajax Cape Town and Platinum Stars at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town on 22 October 2014
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars challenged by Siyabonga Shoyisa of University Pretoria during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Platinum Stars and University of Pretoria at Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg on 28 September 2014
Willard Katsande of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Solomon Mathe and Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the 2014 MTN 8 Semi Final first leg match between Platinum Stars and Kaizer Chiefs at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on the 16 August 2014
Willard Katsande of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the 2014 MTN 8 Semi Final first leg match between Platinum Stars and Kaizer Chiefs at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on the 16 August 2014
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars battles with Angula Dacosta of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2014/15 match between Platinum Stars and Free State Stars at Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg on the 13 August 2014
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars celebrates with teammates during the MTN8 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Platinum Stars on the 02 August 2014 at Loftus Stadium
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