The 21-year-old defender, now shining at TS Galaxy, has quickly established himself as one of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos' most reliable performers and is reportedly being courted by Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Ndamane came through the Kaizer Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) system but left the Soweto giants in search of consistent first-team football.
That decision has proven to be a masterstroke — after just one standout season with Galaxy, the young defender is now tipped for a spot in South Africa's upcoming CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in December and the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
"This boy from TS Galaxy, Ndamane, came into the national team and immediately fit in as if he'd been there from the start," Ngubane told KickOff.
"He's a talented player. The likes of Grant Kekana will miss out on the trip to America because of Ndamane. Chiefs made a big mistake letting him go — they must be regretting it."
Ngubane didn't hold back in his criticism of Amakhosi's player development approach, suggesting the club has lost touch with identifying true football talent.
"I don't know who is currently overseeing development at the club, but it seems they prefer players who speak good English instead of those with real football ability," he said.
He also cautioned Chiefs about mishandling promising striker Naledi Hlongwane, who, despite being promoted from the DDC side, has struggled for first-team opportunities.
Ngubane warned that the club could lose him — just as they did with Ndamane.
In recent seasons, Chiefs have watched several academy products thrive elsewhere, including Puso Dithejane at Galaxy and Omega Mdaka at Stellenbosch FC — painful reminders of what might have been.
