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Sugar Ray Stadium

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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