Stellies Pay Tribute To New Pirates Defender
Stellenbosch FC CEO Rob Benadie has paid tribute to departing defender and captain Deano van Rooyen, who has joined Orlando Pirates. Van Rooyen’s move to Pirates was driven by the Soweto giants’ need to strengthen their right-back position, as key players Bandile Shandu and Thabiso Lebitso have been sidelined with injuries. The 27-year-old was a […]
Sundowns And Pirates Kept Apart In the MTN8 Semis
The Premier Soccer League has conducted the draw for the MTN8 semi-finals, which will be held in the coming weeks. Mamelodi Sundowns, victorious over Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday, will face Stellenbosch FC. The first leg of this tie will be hosted by Sundowns in Pretoria. Cape Town City, who defeated Sekhukhune […]
Noise Of Potential Departures Was Unsettling – Barker
Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker admitted that the past few weeks have been challenging due to persistent rumors surrounding his players’ potential departures. Fawaaz Basadien, who was linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs, silenced the critics with an outstanding performance, providing an assist and scoring a goal in Stellenbosch’s 3-1 MTN8 quarter-final victory over […]
Barker: We Want To Reach Another Semi Final
Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker has deemed the MTN8 as a lucrative competition to begin the new season, highlighting the importance of reaching a second consecutive semi-final. Stellenbosch will look to hit the ground running and continue where they left off when they clash with an equally motivated TS Galaxy in the MTN8 quarter-final at Danie Craven Stadium […]
Stellenbosch Ease Pass FIFA-Banned Galaxy To Reach MTN8 Semis
Stellenbosch eased past FIFA transfer-banned TS Galaxy to reach their second successive MTN8 semifinal at Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday. Steve Barker’s side secured a 3-1 victory, with goals from Jaydon Adams and Andre de Jong in the first half, and Fawaaz Basadien adding a third from close range in the second. Stellies now join […]
Ramovic Blasts The PSL About Playing On The Terrible Pitch
TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic has lambasted the PSL for allowing his team to play on a “disgrace pitch” during their MTN8 quarterfinal against Stellenbosch at Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday. Galaxy suffered a 3-1 defeat to Stellies, but the playing surface was in a deplorable condition due to heavy rain in Cape Town over […]
Hotspurs Explains Why They Are Playing In Durban
Nsingizini Hotspurs president Derek Shiba has explained the club’s decision to host their CAF Confederation Cup match against Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium next month. The first leg of the preliminary round is scheduled for 17 August at the 2010 FIFA World Cup venue. Given Eswatini’s proximity to Nelspruit, hosting the match at Mbombela […]
Barns Unfazed By Stellies Fierce Competition
Newly signed Stellenbosch FC attacker Sanele Barns is unfazed by the stiff competition for places in Steve Barker’s squad next season. Barns joined Stellenbosch from Richards Bay, where he played a crucial role in the club’s PSL survival through the playoffs. However, he faces a daunting task, competing with the likes of Anicet Oura, Devin […]
Mdaka Hungry For Silverware After Stellenbosch Move
Newly signed Stellenbosch FC’s highly rated prospect Omega Mdaka has expressed his desire to win trophies after signing his first professional long-term contract with the reigning Carling Knockout champions. Mdaka, 20, has been without a club since Kaizer Chiefs terminated his contract in October 2023 for alleged disciplinary issues when he refused to be […]
Stellenbosch’s Confed Cup Opener To Be Played In Durban
Stellenbosch FC will play their CAF Confederation Cup first-round match against Nsingizini Hotspurs at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. This was according to Stellenbosch CEO Rob Benadie during the online interview with South Africa Football Journalists Association (SAFJA) on Wednesday. Stellenbosch, who qualified for the Confederation Cup after finishing third last term, will face Nsingizini […]