AmaZulu F.C.

AmaZulu

Full name	AmaZulu Football Club
Nickname(s)	Usuthu, Amaqhawe (Heroes)
Founded	1932, as Zulu Royals
Ground	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban (Capacity: 54,000)
Chairman	Patrick Sokhela
Coach	Roger Palmgren
League	ABSA Premiership
2010–11	ABSA Premiership, 14th
Home colours Away colours

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AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban. Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.

The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.

Notable former coaches

• Júlio César Leal
• Clive Barker
• Manqoba Mngqithi
• Neil Tovey

Honours

• Mvela Platinum play-offs Winners 2007
• First Division Coastal Stream Winners: 2000/01, 2002/03
• NPSL Champions 1972
• Coca-Cola Cup Winners 1992

Club records

• Most starts: Julius Chirwa 244
• Most goals: Owen Nzimande 55
• Most capped player: Francis Shonhai 13 (Zimbabwe)
• Most starts in a season: Archie Hadebe 41 (1987)
• Most goals in a season: George Dearnaley 23 (1992)
• Record victory: 16–0 v Ford Pirates (31/8/86, Mainstay Cup)
• Record defeat: 1–8 v Supersport United (6/6/04, PSL)

Premier Soccer League record

• 2010/2011 – 14th
• 2009/2010 – 9th
• 2008/2009 – 8th
• 2007/2008 – 13th
• 2006/2007 – 15th
• 2003/2004 – 16th
• 2001/2002 – 17th
• 1999/2000 – 17th
• 1998/1999 – 14th
• 1997/1998 – 15th
• 1996/1997 – 14th

Club officials/Technical team

• Chairman: Patrick Sokhela
• General Manager: Peter O'Connor
• Team manager: James Dlamini
• Coach: Roger Palmgren
• Assistant coach: Fani Madida
• Goalkeeper coach: Graham Johnson

2011–12 First team squad

As of February 12, 2012 Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player 1 GK Philani Zikalala 3 MF Goodman Dlamini 5 DF Moses Chavula 7 FW Tangeni Shipahu 8 DF Marc Van Heerden 9 FW Donovan Thompson 10 MF Dumisani Zwane 11 FW Ayanda Dlamini 13 MF Kagiso Senamela 14 FW Celani Velani 16 GK Tapuwa Kapini (Captain) 17 FW Stanton Lewis 18 DF Bongani Mbhele 19 MF Bonginkosi Nxumalo 20 MF Nkanyiso Cele

No. Position Player 21 MF Thamsanqa Sangweni 22 MF Muziwandile Khwela 23 DF Mxolisi Mayonga 24 DF Thamsanqa Teyise 25 DF Belux Bukasa Kasonga 27 MF Andile Khumalo 28 MF Ntuthuko Dlamini 29 MF Stanley Kgatla 32 MF Tsweu Mokoro 33 DF Carlington Nyadombo 34 MF Ramson Zhuwawo 36 GK Mbongeni Mzimela 40 FW Josef Lekata 42 FW Siyabonga Thwala

On loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player DF Alastair Wallis (at Thanda Royal Zulu until 30 June 2012) GK Brilliant Khuzwayo (at Thanda Royal Zulu until 30 June 2012)

Foreigners

In the South African PSL, only five non-South African nationals can be registered. Players with foreign and South African citizenship do not count as foreigners. Namibians born before 1990 can be registered as South Africans.

• Belux Bukasa Kasonga
• Moses Chavula
• Tangeni Shipahu
• Tapuwa Kapini
• Carlington Nyadombo
• Ramson Zhuwawo

Shirt sponsor & kit manufacturer

• Shirt sponsor: SPAR
• Kit manufacturer: Adidas

External links

• Official website
• Premier Soccer League
• PSL Club Info
• South African Football Association
• Confederation of African Football