DURBAN: KwaZulu-Natal rivals AmaZulu FC and Lamontville Golden Arrows are reportedly competing for the signature of promising goalkeeper Tsepo Mahauza, who is understood to be looking for a new club after his time at Sekhukhune United.
Mahauza attracted AmaZulu interest after training with the Durban club during pre-season, where he reportedly impressed the technical team and featured in friendly matches against Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
Although a move to Usuthu did not materialise at the time, Golden Arrows have since joined the race, with both clubs understood to be monitoring the young goalkeeper.
A source close to the player and the clubs told The African Chronicle that Mahauza had terminated his contract with Sekhukhune United and signed a senior-team contract with the club, with the intention of securing a move to one of the two KwaZulu-Natal sides.
“You remember he trained with AmaZulu FC during the pre-season and played friendly games against both Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. He did very well, but he was still contracted to Sekhukhune United.
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“Now he has terminated his contract with Sekhukhune United and both teams are interested in him. Both AmaZulu and Arrows have shown interest in him,” the source said.
The source believes the 22-year-old would bring valuable competition and depth to either club, particularly given his experience in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC), where he reportedly established himself as Sekhukhune United’s first-choice goalkeeper.
“Both clubs need a young goalkeeper like him for development and competition. He is very good and has gained a lot of experience while playing for Sekhukhune United’s DDC team, where he was the first choice.
“Whichever team he joins, whether AmaZulu or Arrows, will benefit from him,” the source added.
Goalkeeping competition at both clubs
A move to AmaZulu would allow Mahauza to compete for a place in a squad that has already strengthened its goalkeeping department.
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The club announced the signing of Ivorian goalkeeper Faveur Kouassi from Malian side Djoliba ahead of the 2026/27 season, describing the signing as a move to add depth and competition between the posts.
Golden Arrows, meanwhile, also have several goalkeeping options. Head coach Mandla Ncikazi said earlier this month that the club was blessed with three good goalkeepers, while explaining his decision to continue with Dumisani Msibi as his preferred option.
That suggests Mahauza would have to compete for opportunities whichever club he chooses, although a move could offer him a pathway towards senior professional football.
The reported interest from the two clubs would represent an important step for the young goalkeeper as he looks to move beyond development football and establish himself at first-team level.
Neither AmaZulu nor Golden Arrows had publicly confirmed a move for Mahauza at the time of writing. Sekhukhune United’s publicly listed first-team and DDC squad pages also do not currently list him, although the available squad information does not establish the status of his contract.
