Princess Magogo Stadium was the place to be on 26 February 2017 as throngs of KZN football enthusiasts rallied behind the Benefit Day to honour club legend, Cedric Sugar Ray Xulu in fitting style.

Chart topping Maskandi artists Khuzani Mpungose and Mroza Fakude were the main acts who entertained the crowd.

“Thank you to everyone that supported the initiative from the sponsors to every supporter that came. We raised R128 000 for the Sugar Ray Xulu Legacy Programme,” said AmaZulu Community Trust Chairman, Lunga Sokhela.

Proceeds collected will go into the Sugar Ray Xulu Legacy Programme and help the 77 year old Usuthu icon in his fight against Prostate Cancer.

The day began with AmaZulu U19 Team beating Menziwa United 3-1 in an SAB League fixture with goals from Lindokuhle Zungu, Sifundo Nkosi and Lungisani Sem. The exhibition match between AmaZulu Legends and Ukhozi FM received a standing ovation from the Usuthu faithful, young and old including Cedric Xulu who thanked everyone for making the day special.

Former AmaZulu striker, Dumisani Ngwenya added on top of goals from Manqoba Mkhize and Mlungisi Sbo ‘Prof’ Ngubane to ensure a 3-2 victory for the veterans. Ukhozi FM has Sbo Shangase and Bheka Mchunu to thank for their consolation goals.

How the exhibition teams lined up:

AmaZulu Legend Starting XI: Musa Langa, Pat Gumede, Musa Mtakwende, Sifiso Gcaba, Sandile Ndlovu, Wonder Mtshali, Tshepo Tswane, Joel Faya, Manqoba Mkhize, Philani Gumede, Jabulani Ndwandwe.

AmaZulu Subs: Sbusiso Ntuli, Njinga Mathebula, Wonder Ngcoya, Sandile Majola, Ntokozo Sikhakhane, Delan Pillay, Fred Mfeka, Nhlanhla Zwane, Tom Mtambo, Dumisani Ngwenya, Mafa Nduli, Litha Ngxabi, Bukasa Kasonga, Nhlakanipho Mkhize.

Ukhozi FM Starting XI: Themba Pondo, Mzwandile Mnguni, Bheka Phakathi, Bheki Manqele, Mfundo Mbeje, Sbo Shangase, Siya Mhlongo, Mhlo Sibisi, Bonga Ndaba, Lucky Sibisi, Irvin Siphlophe.

Ukhozi Subs: Bongani Bophela, Phungula Nkosinathi, Andile Mshengu, Thokozani Khuzwayo, Bheka Vezi, Lungisani Mavundla, Khetha Gwala, Sihle Mngadi.

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