04/09/2026
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๐๐ฒ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ "๐๐ค๐ก๐จ๐ค๐ก๐จ" ๐๐ณ๐๐ฆ๐ (born 26 June 1974 in Soweto, Gauteng) is a retired South African football (soccer) defender who last played for Batau FC.
Nzama made 44 appearances for the South African national football team from 2000 to 2007. He was also a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Cyril "Skhokho" Nzama is a legendary former South African defender whose career at Kaizer Chiefs spanned from 2000 to 2008, establishing him as one of the club's most iconic and reliable captains. Known for his tough-tackling, uncompromising defensive style and high work rate, he earned the nickname "Skhokho" (meaning tough guy or boss) from the Amakhosi faithful.
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Appearances & Goals: Nzama logged 183 domestic league appearances for Kaizer Chiefs, netting 9 goals. Across all official competitions, he comfortably surpassed 200 appearances, becoming one of the rare stalwarts of his generation to reach a double century for the club alongside teammates like Thabo Mooki. Defensive Partnerships: He was the anchor of a formidable, historically disciplined Kaizer Chiefs backline alongside notable names like Patrick Mabedi, Fabian McCarthy, and Patrick Mayo.
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Nzamaโs era at Kaizer Chiefs was incredibly successful, aligning with the clubโs famous "Operation Vat Alles" dominance where they swept local silverwares. His primary achievements included: Premier Soccer League (PSL) Titles: 2003โ04, 2004โ05African Cup Winners' Cup (Mandela Cup): 2001Coca-Cola Cup: 2001, 2003, 2004BP Top Eight / SAA Supa8: 2001, 2006Absa Cup / Mainstay Cup: 2006