Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has revealed his reasons for not signing Happy Mashiane saying it boiled down to a lack of match-fitness.
Mashiane, 28, recently parted ways with Kaizer Chiefs, a club he has turned out for 12 years. The left-back had however struggled for game time at Naturena in the last few seasons and was sent out on loan at Siwelele FC last term.
The loan wasn’t as fruitful as anticipated as he played just one match under Lehlohonolo Seema.
Hunt told the media at the launch of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign on Wednesday that the player came to trial in the Cape Winelands however he couldn’t sign him as he needs someone who can hit the ground running.
“He came on and had a trial,” said Hunt.
“But then again, he hadn’t played football again for four years. The four years since I had left there [Chiefs], I don’t think he must have played more than five games.
“So, he needs to get back and play. Exactly what I said to him. I said to him if he can get a team and try and play regular again 30 games or 40 games a season.
“He can take time you know and we need somebody now.”
Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking the button below or fill in the form to have it sent to you every week.