Arthur Zwane wins South African Premiership Coach of the Month after perfect AmaZulu run

AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane has been rewarded for his impressive turnaround at the club after being named the South African Premiership Coach of the Month for September and October, following a remarkable five-match winning streak.

The former Kaizer Chiefs coach guided Usuthu to 15 points from five consecutive league victories, transforming their position in the standings and establishing them as genuine contenders near the top of the table.

Zwane’s side have climbed to third place in the Premiership, just four points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, following an impressive spell in which they have consistently found ways to secure maximum points.

The winning run began with a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Richards Bay FC in the KwaZulu-Natal derby, providing the team with an important boost ahead of a demanding run of fixtures.

AmaZulu subsequently edged Marumo Gallants 1-0 before recording another narrow victory against Polokwane City by the same scoreline.

They maintained their momentum with a 2-1 triumph over Durban City FC before completing the perfect sequence with a 1-0 victory against Golden Arrows in the eThekwini derby.

The five successive victories have underlined the progress made under Zwane, whose team have demonstrated an improved ability to grind out results in closely contested encounters.

Zwane’s revival takes AmaZulu into title conversation

The coaching award represents recognition of Zwane’s influence since taking charge of AmaZulu, with the Durban-based outfit enjoying one of their strongest spells of the campaign.

His team’s consistency has been particularly impressive, having managed to collect maximum points across five matches against different opponents, including difficult away assignments.

The results have propelled AmaZulu into the top three, placing them within touching distance of Sundowns at the summit and strengthening their position in the race for a strong league finish.

For Zwane, the individual accolade is a reflection of the collective improvement within his squad, which has responded positively to his guidance during the September and October period.

The former Kaizer Chiefs manager will now be tasked with ensuring that the impressive run translates into sustained performances as the Premiership campaign progresses.

Milford FC up next as AmaZulu target consistency

AmaZulu will return to league action after the international break when they welcome Milford FC on November 28, with Zwane hoping to extend their winning momentum.

That fixture will be followed by consecutive away assignments against Sekhukhune United and Chippa United as Usuthu prepare for a demanding end to the year.

Their final league fixture of 2026 will see them host newcomers Kruger United on December 19.

With just four points separating them from league leaders Sundowns, AmaZulu will be determined to maintain their consistency and remain within touching distance of the summit.

Zwane’s immediate challenge will be to ensure his side can sustain the standards that earned him the September and October coaching award while keeping their ambitions of challenging among the Premiership’s leading teams alive.