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AmaZulu has unveiled seven new additions as they prepare for life in the 2021/22 CAF Champions League next season.
New signings are national Under-23 captain Tercious Malepe, Tsepang Moremi, young attacker Lindani Shange,former Kaizer Chiefs left-back Philani Zulu and Gambia international Matarr Ceesay.
Another Chiefs star Keagan Buchanan and winger Mxolisi Kunene had already been confirmed as new arrivals in coach Benni McCarthy’s side and were also paraded on Thursday.
The decision to rope in Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy in December, with the club languishing in 12th place in the top-flight proved an inspiring move.
McCarthy oversaw a record 16-game unbeaten run on route to helping them to a runners-up spot in the inaugural DStv Premiership campaign, thus qualifying them for Africa’s elite club competition for the first time in their history.
The beefing up of the squad comes as Usuthu prepare to play Caf Champions League football for the first time in their history after finishing second in the Premier Soccer League last season.
After impressing last term, there are also expectations for them to challenge for the PSL title again.
McCarthy and his men kick-off their season on July 15 by hosting Cape Town City in the MTN8 quarter-finals. A week later, they travel to Mamelodi Sundowns to begin their PSL campaign.