Follow the Carling Knockout match AmaZulu FC vs Magesi, 2025/26 League Cup, preview, lineups including starting xi, and results will be updated along with Live Streaming Links. The venue officialized for this game is Moses Mabhida Stadium on 5th October at 18:00 time in ZA.
AmaZulu FC vs Magesi Match Preview
AmaZulu FC and Magesi FC meet again in the League Cup, just a month after their Premier League encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw.
FC AmaZulu come into this match following a draw against Kaizer Chiefs last Wednesday. However, defensive concerns remain, as they have conceded in each of their last five matches. Strengthening their backline will be key if they hope to progress.
Magesi FC, on the other hand, arrive with back-to-back defeats against Durban City and Richards Bay. They have also struggled defensively away from home, conceding in each of their last four away games. Both sides will be eager to use this fixture to regain form and confidence.
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Starting Lineup For AmaZulu FC vs Magesi
Key Players
For AmaZulu FC, coach Arthur Zwane will rely heavily on Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya and Hendrick Ekstein, who have been central to the team’s attacking play.
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Ngwenya has scored four goals in all competitions this season.
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Ekstein leads the team in assists with two decisive passes.
They are supported by Andiswa Sithole and Keegan Allan, who have also contributed vital attacking moments throughout the campaign.
For Magesi, under the guidance of John Maduka, Kgomotso Mosadi and Mcedi Vandala have been the main attacking threats.
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Mosadi is currently the team’s top scorer with one goal and one assist.
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Wonderboy Makhubu, Lehlogonolo Mokone, and Delano Abrahams have added depth and creativity to their attack.
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Predicted Starting Line-Ups
- AmaZulu FC:
Darren Johnson, Sandile Mthethwa, Taariq Fielies, Keegan Allan, Riaan Hanamub, Andiswa Sithole, Mlondi Mbanjwa, Nkosikhona Radebe, Hendrick Ekstein, Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya, Thabiso Kutumela. - Magesi FC:
Elvis Chipezeze, Delano Abrahams, Mzwandile Buthelezi, Motsie Matima, Lehlogonolo Mokone, Tshepo Mashigo, Kgomotso Mosadi, Lehlohonolo Mtshali, Tholang Masegela, Wonderboy Makhubu, Thabang Sibanyoni.
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Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have met three times since January 2025. AmaZulu FC have the upper hand with two wins, while one match ended in a draw.
Past Meetings:
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Aug 30, 2025 – Magesi 1–1 AmaZulu FC
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Feb 22, 2025 – AmaZulu FC 3–0 Magesi
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Jan 11, 2025 – Magesi 0–1 AmaZulu FC
Over these encounters, AmaZulu have scored five goals and conceded just one.
Live Streaming Links
- You can watch it via Link 1
Recent Form
AmaZulu FC are unbeaten in their last two matches but continue to seek defensive consistency. Magesi’s recent struggles have seen them lose two in a row and concede frequently.
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmaZulu FC | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| Magesi | 5 | 6 | 8 |
AmaZulu will aim to maintain their upper hand, while Magesi look to turn their form around in this crucial League Cup encounter.
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