Khanyisa Mayo
Khanyisa Mayo | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 27, 1998 South Africa |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Forward for Kaizer Chiefs (loan) and South Africa national football team |
Khanyisa Mayo (born 27 August 1998) is a professional footballer from South Africa who plays as a forward for Kaizer Chiefs on loan, having been signed by Algerian club CR Belouizdad. He also represents the South Africa national football team.
Club career
Mayo's senior career commenced in 2017 when he joined Ubuntu Cape Town on loan from SuperSport United, competing in the National First Division. In 2018, he transferred to Maccabi, where he featured in a single match that season. Early in the 2019–20 campaign, Mayo played for Royal Eagles before switching mid-season to Richards Bay. On 28 July 2021, he secured a transfer to the South African Premier Division side Cape Town City.
On 3 August 2024, Mayo committed to a three-year deal with Algerian outfit CR Belouizdad. Subsequently, in September 2025, he returned to South Africa on a one-year loan move to Kaizer Chiefs, a club once represented by his father.
International career
In September 2022, Mayo earned his first call-up to the national squad for friendly matches. He made his international debut on 24 September 2022 during a 4–0 victory against Sierra Leone.
Personal life
He is the son of former South African international player Patrick Mayo.