Mukumela, who has played at two World Cups at junior national team level, was promoted by Sundowns and has been given the jersey number 34.
Mukumela can play in central defense or at right-back and has even been played as a striker in a couple of matches in Sundowns’ development structures.
"I hope to have game-time. I know there will be tough competition, but I am ready to work and I am ready to be in the starting line-up."
Mukumela has been inspired by how Percy Tau and Motjeka Madisha, who were in the Sundowns development, have established themselves as first team players. Tau and Madisha have CAF Champions League and Super Cup medals.
“I am inspired and motivated by them. Seeing them come from the academy means a lot to me. I want to be like them, grab my chance and grab it with both hands.
"The coach has been talking to us, telling us to work hard because it’s not easy to break into the first team. We have to be patient and our time will come."