About Cedric Xulu
Lived 1939 – 2020 (aged 80). Cedric Xulu was a South African association football player.
Cedric "Sugar Ray" Xulu (13 December 1939 – 4 May 2020) was a South African footballer.
Career Xulu was a footballer whose career in the 1960s led him to play for local side AmaZulu and Mbabane Swallows in Swaziland. In 1972, he played for Zulu Royals (now AmaZulu), who won the NPSL that season. He played for the SA Black XI in the 1970s, which he captained.
He received the Chairman's Award at the 2019 PSL Awards.
The stadium Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in the City of Durban is named after him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cedric Xulu?
South African footballer (1939-2020)
When was Cedric Xulu born?
Cedric Xulu was born on 13 December 1939.
When did Cedric Xulu die?
Cedric Xulu died on 4 May 2020 in Pinetown.
What was Cedric Xulu's occupation?
Cedric Xulu was an association football player.
What nationality was Cedric Xulu?
Cedric Xulu was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cedric Xulu. https://biography.guide/cedric-xulu/
MLA: "Cedric Xulu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cedric-xulu/.
Chicago: "Cedric Xulu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cedric-xulu/.
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