Location
Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium is situated in the township of Clermont, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Naming & Significance
The stadium is named after Cedric ‘Sugar Ray’ Xulu, a celebrated local footballer from the 1960s who played for AmaZulu (Durban) and in Swaziland for Mbabane Swallows. He is regarded as a “living legend” in Durban’s football community. Naming the ground after him honours his contribution and links local sporting history with the infrastructure.
History & Features
- The stadium was significantly upgraded around 2010 in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It was chosen as one of the training venues.
- Its capacity was expanded from around 1,700 to about 6,500 after the upgrade.
- It is used mostly for football matches.
- It hosts youth and club fixtures (for example, youth league matches) and is part of the Durban sports infrastructure.
Community & Context
Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium offers an example of a smaller, township-based stadium that has benefited from World Cup-era upgrades. It serves as an accessible venue for local/community matches and youth sport, and the naming after a local football icon helps instil community pride and identity.
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