Position: Midfielderswhy
Athini Maqokolo
Nationality: South Africa Jersey Number: 2 Date of Birth: 08 August 2002 The Flagstaff-born attacker started his career at JDR Stars in the National First Division in the 2023/24 season and he later had a loan stint with FC Ravens in the ABC Motsepe League Eastern Cape. Maqokolo officially joined AmaZulu in September 2025 *No… Continue reading Athini Maqokolo
Bayanda Thabede
Nationality: South Africa DOB: 5 January 2009 Jersey No: 22 The attacker was promoted to the Usuthu first team during the 2024/25 season after he produced eye-catching displays in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC). Thabede made his senior debut against Stellenbosch FC in a PSL Premiership match in April 2025.
Siyanda Hlangabeza
Nationality: South Africa Jersey Number: 6 Date of Birth: 14 September 2002 The midfielder was nurtured in the Lamontville Golden Arrows academy before moving to the AmaZulu academy. Hlangabeza was promoted to the Usuthu first team ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. He had a successful six-month loan stint at Durban City before returning to AmaZulu… Continue reading Siyanda Hlangabeza
Rocco Rocha
Nationality: South Africa DOB: 20 June 2008 Jersey No: 18 The striker was one of the standout performers in the AmaZulu academy as he found the back of the net with ease in the Engen Knockout Challenge in Durban. He was part of a group of players who were deservedly promoted to Usuthu’s first team… Continue reading Rocco Rocha
Thato Mdluli
Nationality: South Africa DOB: 13 September 2005 Jersey No: 39 The pacey winger came through AmaZulu’s youth structures and he displayed his talent in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC), where his exploits caught the eye of the first team coaches. He was promoted to the first team ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Nkosikhona Radebe
Nationality: South Africa Date of Birth: 11 February 2001 Jersey Number: 14 The right-back was developed in the KZN Football Academy, where he was selected for the South Africa under-20 national team before moving to TS Galaxy, where he played in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC). Radebe, who had a stint with the Golden Arrows… Continue reading Nkosikhona Radebe
Bongani Zungu
Nationality: South Africa Date of Birth: 9 October 2002 Jersey Number: 34 The veteran midfielder started his career at the University of Pretoria after joining the club from Limpopo’s Dynamos in 2012. Zungu went on to have two successful spells with Mamelodi Sundowns and he also plied his trade in Europe, where he turned out… Continue reading Bongani Zungu
Andiswa Sithole
Nationality: South Africa Date of Birth: 29 September 2002 Jersey Number: 11 The midfielder was developed in the Maritzburg City Youth Development Academy before moving to Maritzburg United, where he got the chance to showcase his talent in the DStv Diski Challenge. Sithole was promoted to the Maritzburg first team in the 2023/24 season and he… Continue reading Andiswa Sithole
Ben Motshwari
Nationality: South Africa DOB: 21 March 1991 Jersey Number: 8 Ben Motshwari is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for AmaZulu.The midfielder won the PSL Premiership with Bidvest Wits and also turned out for Orlando Pirates. He has been capped for the South Africa national team on two occasions.
Mlondi Mbanjwa
Nationality: South Africa 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. He has played for Bafana Bafana.
Hendrik Ekstein
Nationality: South Africa Date of Birth: 01 January 1991 Jersey Number: 27 The skillful and creative midfielder was nurtured in the Kaizer Chiefs academy before being promoted to the club’s first team in 2014. After five years with Amakhosi’s first team, Ekstein moved to Europe, where he turned out for Azerbaijan clubs Sabah FC and… Continue reading Hendrik Ekstein




















