AmaZulu FC's Carling Knockout Cup campaign came to an end on Friday, as they suffered a 2-1 loss to Stellenbosch FC. The match, played at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban, saw the visitors take an early lead through Devin Titus. However, AmaZulu FC equalized in the second half through Tshepang Moremi. The game went into extra time, where Andre de Jong scored the winner for Stellenbosch FC.

What happened?

The match started slowly, but Stellenbosch FC began to assert themselves as the game wore on. Devin Titus opened the scoring in the 25th minute, with a nice reverse pass from Andre de Jong. AmaZulu FC came out strong in the second half, with Tshepang Moremi equalizing after a brilliant through pass by Wayde Jooste.

Why it matters for AmaZulu FC

The loss is a setback for AmaZulu FC, who were looking to make a deep run in the Carling Knockout Cup. However, the team can take heart from their performance, which showed glimpses of their potential. As of June 26, 2026, AmaZulu FC sits 4th in the Premier Soccer League, with 47 points from 30 games. | Stat | Value | | League standing | 4th | | Points | 47 | | Games played | 30 | | Recent form | WLDDW |

What comes next?

AmaZulu FC will look to bounce back from this loss, with their next match scheduled soon. The team will need to regroup and refocus, as they look to make a push for the top of the Premier Soccer League table. With 32 goals scored and 28 conceded, AmaZulu FC has a +4 goal difference, and is 22 points behind leaders Orlando Pirates.