South African attacker Siyabonga Ligendza has completed a move to English lower-tier outfit Alfreton Town FC in the ongoing transfer window.
The 22-year-old joins from National League South club Eastbourne Borough, marking Alfreton’s first summer acquisition.
Having joined Alfreton Town, Ligendza, a product of Cardiff City’s compete in expected to compete in the English sixth division at the Impact Arena.
He initially joined Eastbourne Borough on loan in early 2024 before making the move permanent from AFC Fylde.
The Leicester-born forward began his career at Cardiff City at just eight years old, progressing through their youth ranks before signing a professional deal in 2021. During his time with Cardiff’s development squads, he scored an impressive 40 goals in two-and-a-half seasons.
Holding dual Welsh and South African citizenship, Ligendza was shortlisted for South Africa’s 2021 Olympic squad but missed the Tokyo Games due to injury.
His international eligibility remains open, having previously represented Wales at U-18 level, while England and Germany—his father’s homeland—could also have been options.
