YesPlay welcomes Football icon Sibusiso Vilakazi as Official Brand Ambassador

YesPlay is excited to announce the appointment of Sibusiso Vilakazi as one of its official Brand Ambassadors.

Sibusiso Vilakazi is a celebrated South African footballer known for his vision, creativity and intelligence on the pitch. Born in Soweto in 1989, he made his professional debut with Bidvest Wits in 2009 and quickly established himself as one of the PSL’s most influential attacking midfielders. His relentless, fearless approach saw him dominate matches and take risks that consistently set him apart. In recognition of his impact, Vilakazi was named Bidvest Wits Players’ Player of the Year for the 2011–12 season. At just 22 years old, he was appointed Bidvest Wits team Captain, a role he held with distinction until 2015.

He won both the Premier Soccer League Footballer of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season awards in the 2013–14 season and went on to achieve great success with Mamelodi Sundowns, helping the club secure multiple league titles and domestic cups over six seasons. Vilakazi earned over 30 caps for the South African national team (Bafana Bafana) and continued to play at top league levels with clubs including TS Galaxy and Sekhukhune United, while also contributing insight and analysis on football media platforms.

A name synonymous with skill, creativity and football intelligence, Vilakazi joins the YesPlay family as a natural fit for a brand that lives and breathes the beautiful game. From his celebrated career in the PSL to his continued influence within South African football culture, Vilakazi brings authenticity, credibility and star power to the partnership.

Fans can look forward to seeing a lot more of him, with Vilakazi set to feature prominently across upcoming YesPlay campaigns and fan engagement initiatives. He will bring his football experience and insight to the forefront, sharing predictions and match perspectives that help YesPlay audiences see the game through a professional’s lens.

For YesPlay, where football sits at the centre of the fan experience and is the most loved sport on the platform, this partnership feels instinctively right. Aligning with Vilakazi creates an authentic bond with supporters who live and breathe the game, speak its language and follow every moment with passion.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Sibusiso to the YesPlay family,” said Katya Green, COO at YesPlay. “He represents everything we value about the game – passion, intelligence and a deep connection with the fans. This partnership is about adding depth to the experience and gives our audiences access to insight and personality from someone who truly understands the game.”

For Vilakazi, the partnership offers a platform to extend his personal brand beyond the pitch and into broader fan, media and commercial spaces. It creates opportunities to engage supporters in new and meaningful ways, while collaborating on content, community initiatives and football-focused experiences.

“Football has always belonged to the fans, and that’s exactly what YesPlay gets,” said Vilakazi. “This partnership is about bringing supporters closer to the game, sharing real insight, real passion and having a little fun along the way.”

“I’ve had the privilege of watching Sibusiso grow from a talented young prospect into the accomplished professional he is today,” said Mike Makaab, CEO of Prosport International, who represent Vilakazi. “He earned the nickname ‘The General’ for a reason – he leads with intelligence, presence and composure, both on and off the field. Partnering him with the driven YesPlay team is a powerful combination and one that will deliver standout results.”

The collaboration reflects a shared ambition to elevate the fan experience, celebrate local talent and keep football culture front and centre. Supporters are encouraged to keep an eye out for Vilakazi across new YesPlay campaigns as the partnership kicks off.

Game on.

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