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Position: Defenderswhy

Sibusiso Mabiliso

DOB: 14/04/1999 Position: Defender Nickname: Gedlela Hometown: Ledig, Northwest Former Clubs: Platinum Stars Reserves, Kaizer Chiefs Motivational Quote: Happy mind, happy life.

Ramahlwe Mphahlele

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

Thendo Mukumela

The versatile defender is a former South Africa youth international who started his professional career at Mamelodi Sundowns before joining Ajax Cape Town (now known as Cape Town Spurs) in 2018. Mukumela, who represented South Africa at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup, 2017 U20 World Cup and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, spent four seasons… Continue reading Thendo Mukumela

Veluyeke Zulu

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

Riaan Hanamub

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

Abbubaker Mobara

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

Samkelo Mgwazela

The defender joined Usuthu from KwaZulu-Natal rivals Lamontville Golden Arrows at the end of the 2019/20 season. Mgwazela, who turned out for Arrows’ reserve team in the Multichoice Diski Challenge (MDC), featured prominently for AmaZulu’s first team towards the back-end of last season. Nickname: Beast, Tony Stark Hometown: Durban, KwaZulu Natal Former Clubs: Royal Eagles,… Continue reading Samkelo Mgwazela

Tercious Malepe

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

Sandile Khumalo

The talented centre-back is part of Usuthu’s first team having been nurtured in the club’s academy. Khumalo has served as the KwaZulu-Natal giants’ captain in the Multichoice Diski Challenge (MDC). Nickname: Mbai Hometown: Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal Former Clubs: AmaZulu Reserves, Milford FC Motivational Quote: Days are not the same, keep grinding

Thembela Sikhakhane

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

Mbongeni Gumede

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

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