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Nationality: South Africa Jersey Number: 3 Date of Birth: 7 January 2001 The attacking midfielder honed his talent with local amateur clubs, Magic Future Stars and Ethekwini Coastal, before he landed his first professional contract in 2021. Mhlongo was snapped up by Richards Bay from Ethekwini Coastal ahead of the 2021/22 campaign and he helped… Continue reading Langelihle Mhlongo

Nationality: South Africa Jersey Number: 21 Date of Birth: 21 August 2004 The versatile forward’s career began at Kruger United, where he was a key player helping the team win the ABC Motsepe League Mpumalanga in 2024 and secure promotion to the National First Division (NFD). Matlhako’s exploits in the NFD caught the eye of… Continue reading Thapelo Matlhako

Nationality: South Africa Jersey Number: 2 Date of Birth: 21 August 2004 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

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.

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

Nationality: South Africa   DOB: 18 April 2001 Jersey No: 1 The goalkeeper impressed in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) for Usuthu’s reserve team and he was promoted to the club’s first team. Mzimela was part of the South Africa squad at the 2019 COSAFA Under-20 Championships in Zambia. He had a successful six-month loan stint… Continue reading Olwethu Mzimela

Nationality: South Africa  DOB: 20 March 2005  Jersey No: 38  The goalkeeper, who was nurtured in the Stars of Africa and AmaZulu academy, is a former South Africa under-17 international. Erasmus became a key member of Usuthu’s DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) team until he was elevated to the club’s first team in 2025.

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

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.

Nationality: South Africa  DOB: 5 January 2009 Jersey No: 37 The attacker, who is also known as Obama, is a product of the AmaZulu academy and he has represented South Africa at under-17 and under-20 levels. Mhlongo’s performances in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) earned him promotion to the first team.

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