10 things you didn’t know about Elias Pelembe.

1. His full name is Elias Gaspar Pelembe.

2. He was born 13 November 1983 in Maputo, Mozambique.

3. He is nicknamed Dimingues.

4. In 2009 he was rumoured to closing in on a move to one of Europe’s bigger leagues as he had caught the attention of Tottenham Hotspurs.

5. He has won the league title with three different teams, Mamelodi Sundowns, Supersport United and Bidvest Wits.

6. Arrived in South Africa in 2007 from Desportivo Maputo.

7. Spent his youth career at Estrela Vermelha and Desportivo Maputo.

8. Stands at 1.73m (5 ft 8 in)

9. Was vote PSL Player of the Season in the 2007/08 season.

10. He is a National team player for Mozambique.

By Jimmy Modise