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Former Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya has revealed why he opted to move to Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union over joining Mamelodi Sundowns. On Tuesday, the MLS side unveiled Makhanya as new signing, confirming he penned a deal until 2025, with an option until 2027. The KwaZulu-Natal-born player was promoted...

Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhany has completed a move to Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union. Makhanya, 19, follows the likes of Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Njabulo Blom, while Mamelodi Sundowns are also "in talks" with a MLS club believed to be Toronto over Cassius Mailula. Just minutes after Makhanya bid farewell...

Stellenbosch FC midfielder Sibongiseni Mthethwa has responded to transfer talk, saying even though he is "fully focussed" on his current club he still wants to reach "another level". Mthethwa has been rumoured to have caught attention of many teams, including the big three in Gauteng after a great season with...

Stellenbosch have unveiled the signing of Ismaël Olivier Touré from Marumo Gallants ahead of the 2023/24 season. Touré, 25, has penned a three-year deal with the Cape Winelands outfit, as previously reported by this website last month. The Ivorian was one of the standout players for Gallants last season in their...

Stellenbosch FC have completed the signing of defender Basil Mphahlele from Baroka. The 23-year-old right-back arrives after four years with Bakgaka and made 41 appearances in the top-flight before their relegation to the second-tier. “Basil Mphahlele is a quality player with the ability to play as a full-back who can get...

Stellenbosch FC have completed the signing of former South Africa youth international Thabo Moloisane on a free transfer. The 24-year-old defender joins the club on a "long-term deal", as previously reported by iDiski Times. The Mamelodi Sundowns academy product was in the books of recently relegated Maritzburg United for a season,...

Stellenbosch FC have announced the signing of goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke from Baroka FC, as first reported by iDiski Times. The Cape Winelands side had a strong second half of the 2022/23 campaign, which saw them reach the Nedbank Cup semi-final where they lost to Sekhukhune United, and also finish in...

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...

Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya has revealed why he chose Steve Barker’s side over his personal first choice Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. Makhanya joined Stellies last June from Marumo Gallants' development and made an immediate impact in the first team during a stellar breakout campaign, where he made 20...

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...