Hunt Clears House As 13 Players Depart The Winelands
Stellenbosch has confirmed a host of departures ahead of the new season, including former Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah.
Ndah joined Stellenbosch during the January transfer window shortly after being released by Orlando Pirates.
The Nigerian international did not make a single appearance for Pirates, with competition in defence becoming increasingly stiff.
With Gavin Hunt taking charge of Stellenbosch in January and guiding the club to a ninth-place finish, it became clear that he was not entirely satisfied with the squad’s performances during the second half of the season after replacing Steve Barker.
Following their recent draw against Durban City, Hunt confirmed that the club plans to be active in the transfer market, insisting that Stellenbosch must challenge for a top-four finish next season.
Also leaving the club is Tshegofatso Mabasa, who joined Stellenbosch on loan from Pirates during the second half of the campaign.
“Stellenbosch FC will bid farewell to several players who are set to depart the club upon the expiration of their respective contracts and loan agreements.
“Long-serving goalkeeper Lee Langeveldt will trade his gloves for a backroom role at Stellenbosch FC after confirming his retirement earlier this month. The 39-year-old will now serve as a goalkeeper coach for the club’s Youth Academy, Reserves, and Ladies teams.
“Oscarine Masuluke will also depart after three seasons with the Maroons, during which he made 30 appearances across all competitions, while fellow goalkeeper Dejean Ah Shene is similarly among those whose contracts have not been renewed for the 2026/27 season.
“Thabo Moloisane and Athenkosi Mcaba’s departures had previously been confirmed, but the defensive duo will be joined by Nigeria international Kazie Enyinnaya, Wayde Jooste, Olisa Ndah, and Khomotjo Lekoloane on the list of departures.
“Enyinnaya and Lekoloane both made more than 50 appearances for the club, while Jooste and Ndah leave after shorter stints, having both arrived midway through last season as reinforcements for Stellies’ domestic and continental campaigns.
“Meanwhile, Stellenbosch FC will also bid farewell to Tshegofatso Mabasa, Asekho Tiwani, and Kobamelo Kodisang, whose loan spells in the Winelands have come to an end.
“We wish to thank them and their respective parent clubs for their service over the course of the season.
“Finally, development graduate Kyle Jurgens has completed a permanent transfer to Durban City after the newly crowned Nedbank Cup champions exercised an option in his loan agreement.”
Players departing Stellenbosch FC:
Oscarine Masuluke, Lee Langeveldt (retired), Dejean Ah Shene, Thabo Moloisane, Athenkosi Mcaba, Kazie Enyinnaya, Wayde Jooste, Olisa Ndah, Khomotjo Lekoloane, Tshegofatso Mabasa (end of loan), Kobamelo Kodisang (end of loan), Asekho Tiwani (end of loan), and Kyle Jurgens (permanent transfer to Durban City).
