AmaZulu FC are in the headlines this week with a key league fixture and movement involving a former player. The club, currently fourth in the Premier Soccer League with seven points from three games, hosts Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday evening.
Where is former striker Senzo Ndlovu heading?
Former AmaZulu FC forward Senzo Ndlovu is reportedly close to joining Kruger United. The striker has been training with the Motsepe Foundation Championship side for over a week and a deal is considered 95% complete. A source close to the player confirmed the advanced stage of negotiations to the outlet's Siya crew.
Ndlovu spent last season on loan with Nsingizini Hotspurs in Eswatini, where his regular scoring reignited interest from South African clubs. His career path since leaving AmaZulu has included spells at Durban City and Highbury FC before the productive loan move. Kruger United now appear to have moved ahead of other interested parties, including TS Galaxy, who had also assessed the player.
What are Sundowns saying ahead of the match?
Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Aubrey Modiba has emphasized his team's determination to avoid back-to-back defeats as they visit AmaZulu. Speaking to reportersdowns media Modiba said the team has shifted focus to the league after an MTN8 loss. "We have shifted our focus to this league game, because it's never easy to play against AmaZulu," Modiba said.
Modiba acknowledged AmaZulu's qualities but backed his own side to respond. He pointed to Sundowns' principle of not losing consecutive matches and the importance of collecting points at home, though this fixture is at Loftus Versfeld. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM on Wednesday, August 26.
How does the wider midweek Betway Premiership look?
A full round of midweek fixtures sees all 16 teams in action, as outlined in a roundup by SABC News. The focus elsewhere is on leaders Orlando Pirates hosting Sekhukhune United. For AmaZulu, the match against Sundowns represents a significant test early in the season.
Miguel Cardoso, the Sundowns coach, told reporters his team views the game as a chance to correct errors from their previous defeat. AmaZulu come into the match having had a longer rest period, which Cardoso noted his team must manage. The Usuthu will rely on their current form, which reads WDW, and a defence that has conceded just one goal this campaign.
What is AmaZulu FC's current form?
Pablo Franco's side has started the 2026/27 season solidly. They have taken seven points from their opening three matches, scoring four goals and conceding only one. This places them three points behind early leaders Orlando Pirates in the standings.
Striker T. Ngwenya has been key to their start, netting three times in three appearances to lead the team's scoring. This positive foundation provides a platform for the challenging fixture against the reigning champions. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches on our standings and fixtures pages.
What comes next for Usuthu?
The immediate focus is squarely on the Sundowns clash at Loftus. A positive result would reinforce their strong early-season position and keep pace at the top. Following this match, attention will turn to maintaining momentum as the fixture list develops, with the squad's depth and current goal threat offering reasons for optimism. The club's detailed performance metrics are available on our stats page.
