AmaZulu announce departure of 15 players, including 'keeper coach Moeneeb Josephs

AmaZulu have shockingly released 15 players following the end of the 2021/22 season, the club announced on Thursday.

Neil Boshoff, Tapelo Xoki, Xola Mlambo, Luvuyo Memela, Philani Zulu, Limbikani Mzava, Tsepo Masilela, Kgotso Moleko, Henrick Ekstein, Abraham Majok, Thabo Qalinge, Siphelele Mthembu, Andre de Jong, Augustine Mulenga and Siyethemba Sithebe will leave the Usuthu with immediate effect.

"Tapelo Xoki has been acquired by Orlando Pirates, while Sithebe has opted to not extend his contract with AmaZulu,"  club president Sandile Zungu said in a statement.

"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."

Meanwhile, Sithebe is expected to sign with Kaizer Chiefs in the coming days.

Last week, AmaZulu confirmed that Brandon Truter had been appointed permanently as head coach after replacing Benni McCarthy on an interim basis.

McCarthy's staff remained on board until the end of the season and will also depart the club.

"The club can also confirm the departure of assistant coach Vasili Manousakis and goalkeeper coach Moeneeb Josephs," Zungu said.

"We would like to thank all the players and the aforementioned members of the technical team for their service and wish them the best in their future endeavours," Zungu said.