Agent explains AmaZulu star Ngwenya's motivation, admits suitors' interest

The 23-year-old has scored nine goals in seven matches in all competitions since the start of the season and was recently announced as the Betway Premiership Player of the Month for August.

Ngwenya has remarkably scored in every match that he has played this season and is leading the goalscoring charts in the Premier Soccer League.

The Zimbabwean attacker joined Usuthu on a free transfer ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, after a stint with FC Platinum in his homeland's top division under former Chippa United mentor Norman Mapeza.

"Thando was toughened up under Norman Mapeza. Mapeza is one of the best coaches in Zimbabwe, and he was very tough on him," said the attacker's agent Mahachi to FARPost.

"It was tough love, but it made him ruthless and straightforward. He doesn’t complain; he just works. Thando is also motivated by where he comes from. He knows his background and what he has been through to get here.

"Every goal for him is not just for himself; it's for his family and for everyone who believed in him when things were difficult. That keeps him grounded."

Mahachi also admitted to interest from other clubs but affirmed that his client's priorities remain with current club AmaZulu FC.

"Yes, many clubs are knocking on the door and asking about him, which is normal when a player is doing well," he added.

"But we are not rushing him. We want him to keep his feet on the ground, push even harder and achieve more. The most important thing now is to keep scoring and helping AmaZulu. We will decide his future when the time is right."

Ngwenya will have a chance to add to his goal tally and scoring streak when the KwaZulu-Natal club battles Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.