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Stellenbosch FC have unveiled their nine new signings and also held their 2022/23 awards on Tuesday afternoon, with former winger Junior Mendieta bagging two awards. Mendieta, 30, has already left the club to join Mamelodi Sundowns but his former club still celebrated his brilliant 2022/23 campaign, which earned him his...

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has praised new signing Junior Mendieta, saying he adds a lot of quality and aggressiveness to the squad. The Argentinian midfielder joined Downs in the current window transfer after spending three seasons in the Cape Winelands with Stellenbosch FC. Mokwena highlighted that the 30-year-old ticks...

Mamelodi Sundowns Senior Coach Manqoba Mngqithi has praised new signings Lucas Ribeiro, Junior Mendieta and Thapelo Maseko, who all made their in-official debut in the 2-2 draw with KAA Gent on Friday. Downs have jetted out to Europe for the next phase of their pre-season and set up friendlies against...

Stellenbosch FC have confirmed that attacking midfielder Junior Mendieta has joined Mamelodi Sundowns. Mendieta, who turned 30 last week, moves to Chloorkop after spending three seasons in the Winelands after joining Stellenbosch in 2021 from Lanus 2. He had a standout campaign in 2022/23, scoring nine goals and setting up eight...

Argentinian attacking midfielder Junior Mendieta has sent a farewell message to Stellenbosch FC ahead of his imminent move to Mamelodi Sundowns. The DStv Premiership champions are understood to have won the race for the winger, with SuperSport United also making a serious attempt to sign him, according to sources. Other...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has picked nine players on his Amakhosi transfer wish-list ahead of the upcoming window. Chiefs have already made several moves in the market, but only officially announced the arrival of Thatayoane Ditlhokwe from SuperSport United on a free transfer. Meanwhile, iDiski Times has also learnt...

The transfer of Stellenbosch FC star Junior Mendieta to Mamelodi Sundowns is 90 percent done, according to iDiski Times sources. Sundowns have beaten SuperSport United to the Argentina winger, with sources confirming CEO Stan Matthews was interested in the player as part of Gavin Hunt’s team for next season. Other clubs...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has revealed he is shocked that neither Kaizer Chiefs nor Orlando Pirates will sign Junior Mendieta. Khanye says this after SABC Sport reported that the Stellenbosch FC midfielder is "in talks" with DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns. This publication confirmed that Mendieta is keen on...

Stellenbosch star Junior Mendieta is ready to leave the club with his release clause at R10-million for potential suitors. Mendieta has been one of the standout players in the DStv Premiership since his arrival from Argentine club Club Atlético Lanús but he took his game to new heights in the...

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker was left flabbergasted after his star player Junior Mendieta was snubbed for the Midfielder of the Season nominees. Mendieta, 29, had a breathtaking campaign and was involved in 17 goals in 26 appearances - with only Orlando Pirates winger having a better record. He...