AmaZulu have confirmed 15 players have been released from the club with immediate effect while parting ways with Vasili Manousakis and Moeneeb Josephs.
Usuthu are embarking on a major squad revamp in their post-Benni McCarthy era and have wasted no time in releasing the players’ new head coach Brandon Truter has been deemed surplus to requirements.
While captain Tapelo Xoki is confirmed to be moving to Orlando Pirates, in a statement released to the media, they confirmed the 15 others on the exit list:
1. Neil Boshoff
2. Tapelo Xoki
3. Xola Mlambo
4. Luvuyo Memela
5. Philani Zulu
6. Limbikani Mzava
7. Tsepo Masilela
8. Kgotso Moleko
9. Henrick Ekstein
10. Abraham Majok
11. Thabo Qalinge
12. Siphelele Mthembu
13. Andre de Jong
14. Augustine Mulenga
15. Siyethemba Sithebe
“Tapelo Xoki has been acquired by Orlando Pirates while Sithebe has opted to not extend his contract with AmaZulu. As for the others, the club decided not to renew their contracts in view of our endeavours to rebuild for success in the forthcoming 2022/2023,” said club President Sandile Zungu.
“We will announce the names of at least eight players who will be joining Usuthu in the coming days. The club can also confirm the departure of assistant coach Vasili Manousakis and goalkeeper coach Moeneeb Josephs.
“We would like to thank all the players and the afore-mentioned members of the technical team for their service and wish them the best in their future endeavours.”
