South Africa

Kelvin Balogun is President of The Coca-Cola Company’s South and East Africa business unit. From 2013 to 2016, Balogun was President of Coca-Cola Central, East and West Africa where he led a team covering 30 countries in East Africa, West Africa and the Horn of Africa. After beginning his career with Accenture, Balogun joined The Coca-Cola Company in October 1999 as a… read more »

Patrick Tignyemb has established himself as one of the most effective goalkeepers in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) since his arrival in Bloemfontein from Cameroon in 2008/09 season. Since then, he has firmly cemented his position as Clinton Larsen’s first-choice between the sticks. He scooped the PSL’s Goalkeeper of the Season award in the… read more »

The Argentine striker joined AmaZulu FC from New Zealand side Auckland City prior to the start of the 2018-19 season. Tade previously turned out for Wellington United and Team Wellington in New Zealand, before moving to Argentine side Club Atletico Mire. The well-travelled forward is competing with fellow strikers Mhlengi Cele, Siyabonga Nomvethe, Mabhuti Khenyeza… read more »

Somila Ntsundwana: The forward is set for his first season in the Absa Premiership having joined from Bidvest Wits where Somila Ntsundwana rose through the club’s junior ranks. With a lot of experience around him, Nsundwayo will be hoping to use that to his benefit as he aims to rise to prominence at Usuthu.

Another to join AmaZulu after catching the eye in Thanda Royal Zulu’s National First Division (NFD) winning campaign where he scored 16 goals, Cele will be hoping to carry that sort of form into the Absa Premiership. He officially joins Usuthu from Chippa United having spent last season on loan at the now defunct outfit… read more »

The will traveled forward is in his second season at Usuthu having left fellow KZN club Golden Arrows in March 2016. With a keen eye for goal, the former Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, SuperSport United, Ajax Cape Town and Mpumalanga Black Aces forward could be vital to whether AmaZulu survive or not. Has formed a… read more »

Nomvethe will turn 40 at the end of 2016 with the forward still turning out match-winning performances in his hometown. Having come through the ranks at African Wanderers, Nomvethe would make a name for himself at Kaizer Chiefs before jetting off to Europe where he would play top-flight football in Italy, Sweden and Denmark following… read more »

Sphesihle Maduna: The promising midfielder was nurtured in the AmaZulu FC academy and Sphesihle Maduna was promoted to the club’s first team midway through the 2017-18 season. Maduna will be hoping to make his mark in his first full season in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) competing with experienced players like Ovidy Karuru and Jabulani… read more »

The attacking midfielder joined AmaZulu FC from ABC Motsepe League (Eastern Cape) side Tornando FC prior to the start of the 2018-19 season. Hlalele was once on the books of Orlando Pirates. The talented attacker will be providing competition for the likes of Siyethemba Sithebe , Jabulani Ncobeni and Ovidy Karuru.

The well-travelled midfielder joined AmaZulu FC from Free State Stars ahead of the 2018-19 season. Vilakazi has been on the books of Lamontville Golden Arrows, Bay United, Ajax Cape Town and Maritzburg United. Vilakazi, who helped Stars win the 2017-18 Nedbank Cup, is competing with Michael Morton, Butholezwe Ncube and Samuel Darpoh in AmaZulu’s midfield.

Simphiwe Lumkwana: The midfielder has been on the books of AmaZulu FC since the 2016 season having joined the club from lower division side Steenberg United at the beginning of the 2016/17 campaign. Simphiwe Lumkwana, who has played for Chippa United, Phillipi United and Peacemakers FC, is looking to establish himself as a key player… read more »

The attacking midfielder, who was born in Newcastle KZN, is set to embark on his maiden spell in the Absa Premiership having made a name for himself at Mbombela Untied in the National First Division (NFD). Among a catalogue of new signings that will be hoping to impress for Usuthu.

Another to have made the switch from Thanda Royal Zulu, Sduduzo Dlamini established himself as an impact player at last season’s National First Division (NFD) champions and will be hoping for regular game time in the Absa Premiership this season. Formerly also donned the colours of Kings United.

The versatile midfielder, who can also play in a more attacking role, has now donned the colours of four KwaZulu-Natal based teams following his move from Thanda Royal Zulu to AmaZulu. The former Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows left-footed ace will now be hoping to make a name for himself on his return to the… read more »

The hard-running midfielder joined AmaZulu on-loan following a season where he played second fiddle to the likes of Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Dean Furman at SuperSport United. Following spells with Orlando Pirates and Bidvest Wits, Morton who started his career as a right-back with the Buccaneers, joined Maritzburg United in 2011. Morton would go on to… read more »