South African left-back Qobolwakhe Sibande is being linked with a move from TS Galaxy FC to Egyptian Premier League side El Mahalla, according to transfer data.
The 25-year-old defender, currently valued at €350k, has emerged as a potential target for the Egyptian club, with online records listing the switch as a rumoured transfer rather than an agreed deal. The probability of the move is not specified, underlining the speculative nature of the link. There is also no public indication of his contract expiry at TS Galaxy, raising the possibility that he could become a free agent in future, which may influence any negotiations.
Sibande joined TS Galaxy from Stellenbosch FC in July 2024, remaining in South Africa’s top flight, the Betway Premiership. His market value has fluctuated over the past two years, rising sharply during his time at Stellenbosch before easing slightly since arriving at Galaxy, with the latest assessment on 28 May 2025 putting him at €350k.
Primarily a left-back, Sibande is listed as a defender by trade and represents South Africa at club level. Born on 17 April 2000, he progressed from Stellenbosch FC Reserves to the first team in February 2022, before earning his move to TS Galaxy and regular top-division football in his home country.
The reported interest from El Mahalla would mark a first move outside South Africa for Sibande and a step into the Egyptian Premier League, one of Africa’s more competitive environments. With no confirmed agreement, and key details such as contract length and fee undisclosed, the situation remains at the rumour stage, but if the transfer were to materialise it could represent a significant platform for Sibande to test himself on a new stage and reshape the next phase of his career.
