UKZN student players recruited into the Durban City FC DDC Squad 2026/27. From Left - Wandile Gigaba, Amukelwa Tau and Lwandiso Yalo
Three University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) student footballers have been recruited into the Durban City Football Club (FC) DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) squad for the 2026/27 season, marking a significant milestone in the growing partnership between the two institutions.
The players, Wandile Gigaba, Amukelwa Tau and Lwandiso Yalo, were officially unveiled at a ceremony held at the UKZN Football Stadium on the Howard College campus, where the club highlighted its continued investment in youth development following a strong debut season in the Betway Premiership and a Nedbank Cup triumph.
UKZN described the recruitment as a breakthrough moment for student sport and talent development, with Executive Director for Corporate Relations, Dr Normah Zondo, saying the partnership was already delivering meaningful opportunities for young athletes.
“This is truly an exciting moment as we celebrate not only a partnership but the opening of real opportunities for our students,” said Zondo.
