Position: Defenderswhy

Cape Town born centre back, Taariq Fielies is Usuthu’s latest signing, after putting pen to paper on a 2-year contract with an option to renew for a further season.

Jersey Number: 26 Date of Birth: 27 September 1991 The experienced right-back-come-winger started his career at Bloemfontein Celtic in 2013 before joining Lamontville Gilden 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 joined Usuthu in 2023.

Jersey Number: 15 Date of Birth: 21 June 1998 The right-back is a journeyman having started his professional career at Free State Stars before moving to Polokwane City. Mbanjwa was snapped up by AmaZulu from Uthongathi FC at the end of the 2022/23 season. Position: Attacking Midfielder Nickname: Cheese Hometown: Marianhill Former Clubs: Free State… Continue reading Mlondi Mbanjwa

The talented full-back was nurtured in the Platinum Stars academy, but he began his professional career at AmaZulu FC where he established himself as one of the top left-backs in the country. Mabiliso was signed by Kaizer Chiefs July 2021 and he spent a season with the Soweto giants before returning to AmaZulu in August… Continue reading Sbusiso Mabiliso

The former South Africa under-20 skipper is one of the most experienced players in the AmaZulu squad having captained both Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs – winning two Premiership titles with the former. Having started his career at Moroka Swallows FC in 2007, Mphahlele, who has played for Bafana Bafana, went on to establish himself… Continue reading Ramahlwe Mphahlele

The lanky defender began his professional career at Lamontville Golden Arrows and he then became a journeyman as he had spells with Royal Eagles and Richards Bay. Zulu established himself as a quality player at Chippa United after joining the club in 2021 and his exploits earned him a move to AmaZulu at the end… Continue reading Veluyeke Zulu

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 United, before being snapped by AmaZulu in 2022 after a… Continue reading Riaan Hanamub

The South Africa international 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 and he is a quality defender who can also operate as a… Continue reading Abbubaker Mobara

The versatile left-footed defender is blessed with louds of experience, having captained the South African national team at the last two Olympics. Last season Malepe was on the books of Ukraine Premier Division outfit FC Mynai of which he joined after spending two seasons on loan to Chippa United from parent club, Orlando Pirates. Nickname:… Continue reading Tercious Malepe

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 on a permanent deal in October 2020. Nickname: Skakes Hometown: Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal Former… Continue reading Thembela Sikhakhane

The former Sivutsa Stars, Jomo Cosmos and Orlando Pirates defender, who rose through the ranks at the Buccaneers, joined AmaZulu on a permanent move in July 2016. A former South Africa U23 national team captain, Gumede adds valuable stability and versatility at right-back and will be hoping to continue his good form in the 2020/21… Continue reading Mbongeni Gumede