Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Neo Maema is making headlines after he tied the knot with his partner Tsholofelo Phoko.
The star has undoubtedly managed to keep his private life under wraps, leaving many to guess. However, despite keeping his private life under wraps, his love life often thrust him into top trends.
Over the years, he has become a fan favourite and often trends whenever he posts or gets posted.
Social media was abuzz after news of Neo Maema’s traditional wedding went viral.
Against the news, photos from his traditional wedding have been making rounds online. Celebrity blog MDN News first shared the news on X, formerly Twitter.
The celebrity blog posted, “Mamelodi Sundowns star Neo Maema recently tied the knot with his wife.”
However, several social media handles have confirmed the news. Soccerzela also posted on Facebook, “Mamelodi Sundowns star, Neo Maema, is now a married man.”
Rumour has it that the two have been in a long-term relationship. Neo Maema and Tsholofela were all smiles in the viral photos.
They were dressed in sleek, traditional attire. The two are seen with all smiles during the traditional wedding.
Against the now-viral photos, fans have since flooded social media with congratulatory comments. The photos have gained thousands of comments and reactions since they dropped online.
An X user commented, “Let’s hope they remain together after soccer lights have switched off. Sports people generally struggle to sustain relationships after they retire.”
Another user added, “Boy is focused. Congratulations to the Maema family.” Popular X user @leko__shoba posted, “Congratulations, Neo Maema.”
Neo Maema joins a host of footballers who recently tied the knot, including Kaizer Chiefs star Sphiwe Msimango.
Last month, the Kaizer Chiefs star took to social media to reveal he was off the market. He shared a series of photos from his traditional wedding.
The Kaizer Chiefs star captioned one of his posts, “01-06-2024—a promise kept. Our love story is one of unwavering devotion. You have shown me the purest form of love, a love that inspires me to be the best version of myself.
“And I couldn’t ask for a more beautiful love story to be a part of. Thank you for being my soft landing, my safe haven and my partner in every sense of the word. Here’s to a lifetime of love, my FOREVER.”