The Mamelodi Sundowns and Mosa Lebusa puzzle

The Mamelodi Sundowns and Mosa Lebusa puzzle no one Is talking about.

Lebusa’s days at KaboYellow could be numbered as the club’s silence grows louder and his contract nears its end. The 32-year-old veteran, who has played a key role for the Tshwane giants since 2018, finds himself at a crossroads with the season drawing to a close.

Despite the club initially offering a two-year contract extension, the arrivals of Keanu Cupido and Lucas Suárez have complicated the picture. With no agreement finalized, Lebusa now has the legal freedom to sign a pre-contract with any club — but his heart remains in Chloorkop.

“The situation with Mosa is simple really, he wants to stay. The club also wants him to remain because of his loyalty and service,” the source said.

Insiders reveal that both the technical team and management still value Lebusa, and talks were reportedly progressing, until they unexpectedly stalled.

“I’m not sure why the negotiations have stalled since an agreement seemed close. He wants to participate in the Club World Cup with Sundowns. And I’ve been told the club offered him a two-year extension.”

Lebusa still in form and backed by supporters

Lebusa continues to deliver on the pitch, despite the uncertainty. This season alone, he featured in 11 Betway Premiership matches and made five appearances in the CAF Champions League, totaling 22 games across all competitions. His versatility, playing both centre back and left back, adds to his value, especially with the club competing on multiple fronts.

Suárez’s struggles intensify calls for Lebusa’s return

Newcomer Lucas Suárez has come under fire for costly mistakes, which have amplified calls to reinstate Lebusa in the starting lineup. Most recently, during the Nedbank Cup semi-final against Kaizer Chiefs, Suárez lost possession near the box, allowing Wandile Duba to score a crucial equalizer that derailed Sundowns’ campaign.

Supporters and pundits now question why a proven, reliable defender like Lebusa remains sidelined while the team risks defensive lapses on the biggest stages.

Club World Cup dreams hang in the balance

Lebusa’s dream of representing Sundowns at the FIFA Club World Cup could depend entirely on whether the club acts fast to secure his future. Time is running out, and so is patience , from the player and perhaps even the dressing room.

With loyalty, experience, and current form on his side, can Sundowns afford to let Mosa Lebusa go?

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