Position: Defenderswhy

Nationality: South Africa  DOB: 27 July 2005 Jersey No: 37  The defender is one of the many players who were nurtured in AmaZulu’s esteemed academy before showcasing his skills in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC). A left-back by trade, Ngcobo was elevated to the first team ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Nationality: South Africa  DOB: 16 August 2004 Jersey No: 35 The AmaZulu academy product had a stint with the Augusto Palacios Apprentice Academy (APAA) during his development days. Mzobe, who is a two-footed player, became an influential player for Usuthu in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) and he was elevated to the club’s first team in… Continue reading Asanda Mzobe

Nationality: South Africa  DOB: 2 April 2001 Jersey No: 5  The Mamelodi Sundowns academy product had his big break at the University of Pretoria in the 2021/22 campaign. Allan spells with Gauteng sides Moroka Swallows and SuperSport United before he was signed by Richards Bay in 2024. The Bafana Bafana international joined AmaZulu ahead of… Continue reading Keegan Allan

Nationality: South Africa  DOB: 18 January 2004  Jersey No: 30  The gifted player was nurtured in the AmaZulu academy and he was named Defender of the Tournament at the 2023 Engen Knockout Challenge in Durban. Ncama graduated to the reserve team, which saw him turn out for Usuthu in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC). He… Continue reading Onke Ncama

Nationality: South Africa  DOB: 18 August 2004  Jersey No: 25 The defender is a product of the AmaZulu academy and he captained Usuthu in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC). Dube, who a left-footed defender, was promoted to the club’s first team ahead of the 2025/26 season as a reward for his outstanding performance in the… Continue reading Wandile Dube

Nationality: South Africa  Date of Birth: 14 April 1997 Jersey Number: 42 The towering centre back started his youth career at Shooting Stars, before playing for another amateur club, Flamengo FC. Mthethwa signed up for the KZN Football Academy in 2013 and played for their partner club Durban FC. Orlando Pirates signed the former South… Continue reading Sandile Mthethwa

Nationality: South Africa DOB: 21 June 1992 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.

Nationality: Namibia DOB: 8 February 1995 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 United,… Continue reading Riaan Hanamub