AmaZulu sign New Zealand striker
The 22-year-old joined Usuthu after the end of the 2018/2019 season from Eastern Suburbs FC in New Zealand.
Ovidy Karuru of AmaZulu celebrates goal with teammates during the the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Johannesburg on 29 January 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
De Jong is Usuthu’s first signing in preparation for the 2019/2020 season.
AmaZulu general manager Lunga Sokhela was quoted in recent reports says the club would sign a striker at the end of the season and they would have to go outside the borders of South Africa to find a player to complement Bonginkosi Ntuli.
“AmaZulu FC is delighted to announce the signing of New Zealand international striker, Andre de Jong. The 22-year-old joins Usuthu from top-flight NZ club, Eastern Suburbs FC,” read a tweet from AmaZulu.
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