AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa)
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| Full name | AmaZulu Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | Usuthu, Amaqhawe (Heroes) |
| Founded | 1932, as Zulu Royals |
| Ground | Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban |
| Capacity | 12,000 |
| Chairman | Patrick Sokhela |
| Coach |
 Joey Antipas
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| League | National First Division |
| 2014–15 | ABSA Premiership, 16th (relegated) |
| Website | Club home page |
AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban that played in the Premier Soccer League. They were relegated in the 2014–15 season.
The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.
One of the oldest clubs in South Africa, AmaZulu was formed by Zulu migrant workers in 1932 and originally named Zulu Royal Conquerors. In Spanish the clubs name is known as 'Babazule'. The club was then introduced to then Zulu king Solomon, who changed the team’s name to Zulu Royals, their colours to royal blue and white, and also introduced the shield to their logo.
After a split within the club over the team’s decision to play a match rather than attend the funeral of the King in 1968, Zulu Royal United was formed in 1970, but just three years later another split led to the formation of AmaZulu Football Club. AmaZulu were crowned league champions in 1972 topping the now defunct NPSL. They also managed to win the Coca-Cola Cup in 1992 under veteran South African coach Clive Barker who had seven stints with the club since the mid 1970s.
In 2005, Patrick Sokhela took over the running of the club, and immediately bought the Premier Soccer League status of Dynamos to return the club to the top flight.
To commemorate the club's 80th anniversary in 2012 AmaZulu played a friendly against English giants Manchester United on 18 July 2012 losing by a solitary goal scored by Federico Macheda.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
In the RSAn PSL, only five non-RSAn nationals can be registered. Foreign players who have acquired permanent residency can be registered as locals. NAMns born before 1990 can be registered as RSAns.
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