14 Facts About Oupa Manyisa

Oupa Manyisa was born on 30 July 1988 and is a South African footballer who played as a central midfielder.

Oupa Manyisa started his senior career with Orlando Pirates FC and went on to become a crowd pleaser and one of the key players in the squad, helping them dominate local football for two consecutive seasons, winning 2 trebles, being runners up on the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.

Oupa Manyisa left Orlando Pirates FCfor Mamelodi Sundowns FCin 2017, but failed to command a place in the starting 11, mostly because of picking up injuries and facing stiff competition in the team.

Oupa Manyisa played for many clubs at youth level; he started his youth career at Napoli FC when he was seven, and nine years later he joined PJ Stars.

Oupa Manyisa trained with Africa Sports Youth Academy under Harold Legodi, who played an instrumental role in developing his talent.

Legodi helped Oupa Manyisa to have trials at big English clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers and French sides in Caen and Strasbourg.

Oupa Manyisa joined Orlando Pirates in 2008 due to being scouted, he immediately impressed the coaching staff.

Oupa Manyisa scored the only goal which was a cracker outside the 18-yard area against bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the final of the MTN8 which he scored in extra time.

Oupa Manyisa has enjoyed good football from then being a force to be reckoned in the Pirates starting line-up.

Oupa Manyisa played 51 out of 53 matches and this was due to their long run in the CAF Champions League.

Oupa Manyisa joined rivals Mamelodi Sundowns from Orlando Pirates on a three-year deal.

Oupa Manyisa went on to join 1st time campaigners in the Premier Soccer League, TTM FC but his contract was terminated just a month after joining, without even kicking the ball.

The club sited financial issues, as Oupa Manyisa was getting a hefty salary.

Oupa Manyisa then spent two years in second-tier club Platinum City Rovers.