Durban City FC have strengthened their squad after a memorable debut campaign in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.
“Durban City FC has further strengthened its first-team squad with the addition of eight new players ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.”
The club confirmed the arrivals of Gaston Sirino, Junior Papier, Kabelo Mofokeng, Lifa Makua, Siya Msomi, John Mokone, Tylo Sanger and Seth Green. All eight players have already joined the squad in training as preparations continue for the new season.
DURBAN CITY FC BUILD FOR NEW SEASON
Durban City FC enjoyed a remarkable 2025/26 campaign in their first season in the top flight. The club started the season under Gavin Hunt, followed by Sinethemba Badela‘s short stint of three matches, before Pitso Dladla took charge on an interim basis.
The team made history by winning the Nedbank Cup after beating TS Galaxy 2-1 in the final. They also finished eighth in the Betway Premiership with 37 points from 30 matches to secure a place in the MTN8.
The club also frustrated Orlando Pirates late in the season when they delayed the Soweto giants’ title celebrations with a memorable result.
KHALIL BEN YOUSSEF LEADS NEW ERA
Following Pitso Dladla’s departure to Golden Arrows, Durban City FC appointed Khalil Ben Youssef as their new head coach.
The 37-year-old Tunisian previously worked as co-head coach at Kaizer Chiefs. He now faces the challenge of building on the club’s successful debut campaign.
Chairman Farook Kadodia has swiftly revealed the mandate. He wants the club to finish in the top eight again, compete for more domestic silverware and make a strong impression in their first-ever CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
