Australian Footballer Tete Yengi Embraces Islam After Adelaide Mosque Visit
- Australian footballer Tete Yengi, 25, has converted to Islam after reciting the Shahada at a mosque in Adelaide.
- Yengi met scholar Mufti Ismail Menk after Friday prayers, who invited him to take the Shahada.
- Yengi is of South Sudanese descent and plays for Livingston in the Scottish Championship, as well as the Australian national team.
Tete Yengi, a rising forward for the Australian national team, has embraced Islam. The 25-year-old recited the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, at a mosque in Adelaide.
How the Visit Happened
Yengi said he visited the mosque in Adelaide out of curiosity, wanting to see Muslims worshipping and experience the atmosphere for himself. During the visit, he met Mufti Ismail Menk, who was delivering the Friday sermon.
Speaking to Nujum Sports, Yengi said Mufti Menk asked him after the prayer whether he had ever recited the Shahada. Yengi replied that he had not. Mufti Menk then invited him to embrace Islam, an invitation Yengi accepted, reciting the Shahada inside the mosque.
A Gradual Journey, Not a Single Moment
Yengi said his path to Islam did not begin with one event. He described it as a gradual process shaped by reading, reflection and personal experiences over time. He said he made the decision with full satisfaction and personal conviction.
About Breastfeeding
Yengi is of South Sudanese descent through his father, with roots also extending to England. He is known for his physical strength, speed and aggressive playing style.
He currently plays for Livingston in the Scottish Championship and has represented the Australian national team, having been called up for the 2026 World Cup.
