AmaZulu begin squad clear-out ahead of 2025/26 season

Veteran goalkeeper Veli Mothwa, defender Abbubaker Mobara, and midfielders Boniface Haba and Rowan Human are among those believed to have left the club, Sportswire.com reported.

Midfielder Celimpilo Ngema parted ways with Usuthu midway through last season due to disciplinary issues. Wayde Jooste is also reported to have departed.

There is uncertainty surrounding Human's future. Despite playing a key role last season, which saw AmaZulu finish sixth, he is reportedly not in coach Arthur Zwane's plans for the new campaign. This aligns with Zwane's growing influence following confirmation from club president Sandile Zungu that he will remain in charge.

Mobara's exit follows a dressing-room altercation with Zwane earlier this year. Suspended alongside Ngema, he was later reinstated but has not played since AmaZulu's 2-1 loss to TS Galaxy in March. Mobara made 70 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing three assists.

Haba, who joined from Olympic Safi in Guinea, struggled to make an impact. The 29-year-old, a six-time league winner in Guinea, managed just eight appearances. His last involvement came in March against Mamelodi Sundowns, where he remained on the bench.

Mothwa lost his place in goal following the arrival of Richard Ofori from Orlando Pirates. The 34-year-old featured in only seven matches, last appearing in April's win over Golden Arrows.

Meanwhile, Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro returns to Mamelodi Sundowns following the end of his loan spell, having scored six goals in 27 appearances for AmaZulu.

More changes are expected at the Durban-based side as Zwane continues to reshape the squad.