The 19-year-old South Africa under 20 international transitioned to the senior set-up after staring for the Brazilians' youth and DStv Diski Challenge teams.
He has already been training with the first team and has now signed his first professional contract.
"Congratulations to our client, Thato Sibiya, who has signed his first professional contract with Mamelodi Sundowns FC & been officially promoted to the First Team.
"Having come through the Sundowns Academy & proven himself as a standout performer in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC), Thato’s journey reflects hard work, humility & perseverance. A massive milestone in a promising career – we’re proud to stand alongside you every step of the way," posted the player's agency Jozi Talent.
Sibiya will have a chance to make his senior debut when Sundowns face Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership this weekend.
Teboho Mokoena’s stunning first-half strike proved decisive as Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-1 aggregate victory over AS FAR to win the CAF Champions League in Morocco on Sunday night.
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Divine Lunga has been officially released from Zimbabwe’s Unity Cup squad in order to focus on the CAF Champions League final second leg.
Aubrey Modiba says Mamelodi Sundowns still believe in their chances of claiming a ninth successive Betway Premiership title.
Mamelodi Sundowns are on their way to their CAF Champions League final second leg a day late after a delay in receiving a permit from Moroccan authorities to land in Rabat.
