Harare, Zimbabwe – Hardrock FC has officially announced the acquisition of Eswatini football talents Thubelihle Mavuso and Yekisizwe “Yeki” Khumalo, as the club intensifies its efforts to strengthen its roster within the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League.
The two prominent players join Hardrock FC from an undisclosed Eswatini top-flight side, where they distinguished themselves as key performers in the MTN Premier League.
Mavuso, a dynamic midfielder, arrives at Hardrock following several impactful seasons with Nsingizini Hotspurs. Renowned for his exceptional work rate, creative playmaking, and ability to dictate the tempo of matches from the midfield, Mavuso is anticipated to infuse both quality and seasoned experience into the Hardrock midfield.
Accompanying him is the highly-regarded midfield maestro, Yekisizwe Khumalo, affectionately known as “Madumane.” Khumalo makes his move to Zimbabwe with a burgeoning reputation as one of Eswatini’s most accomplished footballers.
Khumalo’s 2024/25 campaign was particularly stellar, culminating in him being crowned the MTN Premier League Player of the Season. This accolade was a direct result of his consistently outstanding performances for Nsingizini Hotspurs throughout the season.
Furthermore, Khumalo was instrumental in guiding Nsingizini Hotspurs to victory in the 2025 8Bet Trade Fair Cup. His pivotal role in the club’s triumph over Green Mamba in the final earned him the prestigious Player of the Tournament award. His remarkable displays also garnered him multiple Player of the Month honors during his tenure in Eswatini.
This strategic double signing will see both Mavuso and Khumalo reunite with former Nsingizini teammates, whose names were not specified in the original article, but are already integral members of the Hardrock FC squad.
The arrival of Mavuso and Khumalo underscores Hardrock FC’s ongoing commitment to investing in regional talent. This strategy is central to the club’s ambition of establishing itself as a formidable and competitive force in Zimbabwean football.
With a total of four former Nsingizini Hotspurs players now integrated into the team, Hardrock FC is optimistic that the established chemistry and mutual understanding forged in Eswatini will significantly contribute to driving the team’s performance forward for the remainder of the current season.
