From being innocent young achieveers to global icons,these South African soccer stars have travelled deep valleys, steep mountains and thorny flat lands, really they come a long way.

With age on their side, fame and money, they hardly look the same.

There is 95% possibility that it would be hard enough for you to recognise them with only half a glance, you need a closer and long look to figure out who is who from their old photos.

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Here are very old archived photos of the SA soccer players when they were young.

Brilliant Khuzwayo

Nhlanhla Brilliant Khuzwayo is a South African international footballer who played for Kaizer Chiefs FC.

Benni MacCarthy

Benedict is a former successful soccer star who played in the EPL and later contracted to Orlando Pirates before embarking on a coaching career.

Bongani Zungu

Bongani Zungu plays for Rangers FC in Europe and is part of the Bafana Bafana outfit.

Siphiwe Tshabalala

Lawrence Siphiwe Tshabalala is a South African midfielder who captained and played for Kaizer Chiefs but currently playing for AmaZulu.

Oupa Manyisa

Oupa is a former Orlando Pirates midfielder and was once regarded as one of the best SA PSL players.

Itumeleng Khune

Itumeleng Isaac Khune is a South African footballer who plays as a goalkeeper at Khaizer Chiefs FC and the national team. He once captained both.

Source : www.youthvillage.co.za

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