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AmaZulu’s next match in the DStv Premiership will be against Chippa United at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Head coach Pablo Franco Martin is aiming for Abbubaker Mobara to be available for selection ahead of the fixture. Kick-off is at 15h00 CAT. Mobara was sent off in the team’s previous league match against… Continue reading Franco Martin hopes Mobara will be available for Chippa

Following AmaZulu’s 1-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates in the DStv Premiership, head coach Pablo Franco Martin shared his thoughts on what took place in the match. A late goal from Tshegofatso Mabasa ensured that the Buccaneers walked away with all three points, which was unlucky for Usuthu as they held their ground well despite being… Continue reading Franco Martin reviews Usuthu’s Pirates league loss

AmaZulu head coach Pablo Franco Martin has expressed that he is proud of the team for how they’ve performed in the Nedbank Cup this season.

AmaZulu head coach Pablo Franco Martin has commented on his thoughts about the team’s 1-0 victory yesterday afternoon in the DStv Premiership against Cape Town City.

AmaZulu head coach Pablo Franco Martin has given his thoughts about the team’s away 2-0 defeat to TS Galaxy in the DStv Premiership last weekend. “The first half was pretty even, I think both teams were controlling the game in defence — not in attack,” said Franco Martin. Augustine Mulenga suffered an injury during the… Continue reading Pablo Franco Martin reflects on TS Galaxy loss

AmaZulu FC Head Coach, Pablo Franco has praised his team after booking their place in the Nedbank Cup Quarter Finals as they beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 on Friday night at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

AmaZulu’s next fixture in the DStv Premiership will be against Moroka Swallows on Tuesday evening at the King Zwelithini Stadium. The team is looking to get back to good form following a defeat against league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. Kick-off is at 19:30 CAT. Head coach Pablo Franco Martin insists that Usuthu is motivated to take… Continue reading Usuthu to lock horns with Swallows in DStv Premiership

AmaZulu were defeated 3-0 by Mamelodi Sundowns at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in the DStv Premiership on Tuesday evening. A hat-trick scored by Lucas Ribeiro inspired the home team to victory in Pretoria. Usuthu had their fair share of chances in the game but failed to capitalise as Ronwen Williams saved the team’s closest chance… Continue reading Downs get the better of Usuthu

AmaZulu will be taking on league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership at Loftus Versveld Stadium on Tuesday evening. Kick-off is at 19:30 CAT. The team has recovered well from the defeat against Cape Town Spurs in the league, beating Royal AM 1-0 in the Nedbank Cup and booking their spot in the Round… Continue reading Usuthu set for crunching league fixture against Masandawana

Usuthu were successful in their Nedbank Cup fixture against KZN rivals Royal AM, winning 1-0 at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Thursday evening. AmaZulu put all their efforts into the attack in the first half, however were unsuccessful as both teams went into the break goalless. Royal AM did not have any shots on target… Continue reading AmaZulu overcome Royal AM once again in Nedbank Cup

AmaZulu were beaten 3-1 by struggling Cape Town Spurs at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday evening in the DStv Premiership. Coach Pablo Franco Martin has spoken about the match and mainly discussed what came to Usuthu’s disadvantage in the encounter.  Franco believes that the lack of “player reliability” in the defence was a factor that… Continue reading “We were not playing our best football” – Coach Pablo Franco Martin

AmaZulu head coach Pablo Franco Martin, in a candid post-match press conference on Friday evening, provided insightful reflections on the team’s 3-0 victory against rivals, Royal AM at Moses Mabhida Stadium which propelled Usuthu to 7th position. Martin began by expressing his assessment of the team’s overall performance, setting a high standard for excellence for his… Continue reading Coach Pablo Franco reflects on derby victory