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Nationality: South Africa Place of Birth: Mamelodi, Gauteng, South Africa Jersey Number: 25 Sifiso Ngobeni is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a left back for AmaZulu and the South African national team. The 27-year-old joined AmaZulu permanently in the most recent transfer window from Mamelodi Sundowns. DOB: 8 February 1997 Former… Continue reading Sifiso Ngobeni

Nationality: South Africa Place of Birth: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Jersey Number: 30 Kwanda Mngonyama is a South African football player who plays the centre-back position. With a height of 1,80m, the 30-year-old has a commanding presence in the backline and is able to deal well with the opposition’s attacking moves. Previously on the books… Continue reading Kwanda Mngonyama

Nationality: South Africa Place of Birth: Kwa Dlangezwa/Empangeni, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Jersey Number: 13 The young wingback is nicknamed “The General”, a name which he has managed to live up to. Still beginning his career, Majola is a promising prospect who could be an integral part of the AmaZulu setup in the coming years.… Continue reading Siphephelo Majola

Nationality: South Africa Place of Birth: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Jersey Number: 12 A player who can play as both a centre-back and defensive midfielder, Fielies has been called “instrumental” for his commanding energy when it comes to defending. Last season, Fielies made 25 appearances for AmaZulu across all competitions. DOB: 21 June… Continue reading Taariq Fielies

Nationality: South Africa Place of Birth: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Jersey Number: 26 The experienced right-back-come-winger started his career at Bloemfontein Celtic in 2013 before joining Lamontville Golden Arrows three years later. Jooste later moved to Gauteng where he turned out for Highlands Park and Orlando Pirates before moving to Maritzburg United. He… Continue reading Wayde Jooste

Nationality: South Africa Place of Birth: Ga-Mphahlele, Limpopo, South Africa Jersey Number: 23 Ramahlwe Mphahlele is a South African association football defender and midfielder who plays for Premier Soccer League club AmaZulu. He is currently the captain of Usuthu and is a favourite amongst fans for his commanding defending. DOB: 1 February 1990 Former Clubs:… Continue reading Ramahlwe Mphahlele

Nationality: Namibia Place of Birth: Otavi, Namibia Jersey Number: 4 The Namibia international, who is a left-back by trade, turned out for Touch and Go Otavi and Orlando Pirates in his home country. A move to South Africa came in 2018 as he joined Jomo Cosmos where he spent two seasons before moving to Chippa… Continue reading Riaan Hanamub

Nationality: South Africa Place of Birth: Mitchells Plain, Western Cape, South Africa Jersey Number: 2 Mobara began his professional career at the now-defunct Ajax Cape Town after being nurtured in the club’s academy and he has turned out for Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City. Mobara joined AmaZulu from City midway through the 2021-22 season… Continue reading Abbubaker Mobara

Nationality: South Africa Place of Birth: Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Jersey Number: 5 The Ulundi-born full-back started his professional career in 2013 at Lamontville Golden Arrows where he spent three seasons, before joining Orlando Pirates. Sikhakhane spent three years with AmaZulu FC while on loan from Pirates between 2017 and 2020. He joined Usuthu… Continue reading Thembela Sikhakhane

Nationality: South Africa Place of Birth: Durban, KwaZulu Natal Jersey Number: 17 Mbongeni Gumede is a former South African U/23 national football team captain and previously played for Orlando Pirates. Gumede adds valuable stability and versatility at right-back and will be hoping to continue his good form in the 2023/24. DOB: 11 September 1993 Former… Continue reading Mbongeni Gumede