Hotspurs Coach Warns Stellies: The Tie Is Not Over
The tie between Nsingizini Hotspurs and Stellenbosch FC appears to be over in favour of Steve Barker’s side after a 3-0 victory in the first leg at Moses Mabhida Stadium. However, Hotspurs coach Alexio Segion remains hopeful. He admitted that his side made errors that Stellenbosch capitalised on during Saturday’s CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round […]
Stellies Will Continue To Chase Butsaka’s Signature
Stellenbosch FC will continue their pursuit of Cape Town Spurs captain Chumani Butsaka after an initial offer was rejected as insufficient. Sportswire reported last weekend that Spurs turned down Stellenbosch’s bid for Butsaka as they aim to retain key players following last season’s relegation. After Stellenbosch’s impressive 3-0 victory over Eswatini’s Nsingizini Hotspurs in the […]
Stellies Skipper: We’ve Got Enough Leaders to Carry The Ship
Stellenbosch captain Sage Stephens lauded former club captain Deano Van Rooyen, who recently joined Orlando Pirates, while dismissing any pressure to fill the leadership void. Van Rooyen’s departure, coupled with Iqraam Rayners’ move to Mamelodi Sundowns, left a significant gap in Stellenbosch’s squad, particularly given their CAF preliminary stage commitments. While coach Steve Barker and […]
Stellenbosch Too Strong For Nsingizini In CAF
Stellenbosch FC made a promising start to their CAF Confederation Cup football journey, securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over Nsingizini Hotspurs in preliminary round first leg at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday in the first leg of the preliminary round. With Spurs playing their first match of the season and Stellenbosch their second, the […]
Barker Expresses Sadness To Lose Rayners And Van Rooyen
Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker expressed disappointment over losing key players after the CAF registration deadline. The club parted ways with captain Deano van Rooyen to Orlando Pirates and Iqraam Rayners to Mamelodi Sundowns. Barker explained that Sundowns activated a release clause for Rayners, while Pirates negotiated a transfer fee for van Rooyen. Both players […]
Stellenbosch Forced To Play Home Games In Durban
Stellenbosch FC will temporarily relocate their home matches to Durban due to the poor condition of their home ground, Danie Craven Stadium. The venue suffered significant damage and it was evident during a recent MTN8 quarter-final match and is currently undergoing rehabilitation. The club’s decision to play in Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium is also influenced […]
Stellies Hyped Up For Their Confed Cup Opener
Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker has expressed happiness ahead of their Confederation Cup first-round opener against Eswatini’s Nsingizini Hotspurs at Moses Mabhida Stadium on the 16th of August. Stellenbosch, who are joined by Sekhukhune in the Confed Cup, will feature in this tournament for the first time in the club’s history after finishing third last term, narrowly missing out on the second […]
Stellenbosch Shift MTN8 Match To Moses Mabhida Stadium
Stellenbosch FC has decided to host the second leg of their MTN8 semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban early next month. The decision comes after the Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch’s home venue, faced harsh criticism from TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic following their quarter-final match. The first leg of the […]
Mngqithi Amused By Rayner’s Signing
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has expressed his excitement about the club’s acquisition of Iqraam Rayners from Stellenbosch FC. Mngqithi, who took over from Rulani Mokwena during the off-season, stated that the signing of Rayners is primarily intended for the CAF Champions League, where Sundowns have faced exits in the past two seasons in the […]
Pirates Bolster Squad With Signing Of Van Rooyen
Orlando Pirates have made a significant addition to their squad ahead of the new season, confirming the signing of Deano van Rooyen from Stellenbosch FC. The 27-year-old defender has penned a three-year contract with the Soweto giants, which includes an option for a further two years. Van Rooyen’s arrival is a timely boost for Pirates, […]