Stellies Hold On To What They Have

Stellenbosch FC, after flirting with relegation, are holding on to what they have before diving into the transfer market.

 

Stellenbosch FC, after flirting with relegation, are holding on to what they have before diving into the transfer market.

The Siya crew has been informed that veteran midfielder Granwald Scott will stay put at the club for another year as he adds invaluable experience to the side that has several young players still adjusting to top-flight football.

‘Scottie’, a league title winner with now defunct Bidvest Wits in 2017, joined Stellenbosch in January last year and is one of a handful of senior players at the club alongside captain Robyn Johannes, Lee Langeveldt, Asavela Mbekile and Marc Van Heerden.

He made 23 appearances for coach Steve Barker during the season that has just ended and is expected to still play a critical role after the club triggered his one-year option, the Siya crew has been informed.

It remains to be seen what approach Stellies take in the coming weeks when the transfer window officially opens next month, especially with several of their young players like Ashely Du Preez and Leletu Skelem linked with moves to Gauteng.

The club will also lose Phathutshedzo Nange to Chiefs, whose FIFA ban will be lifted with immediate effect on July 1.

Stellies finished the season just two places above the automatic relegation zone and avoided the play-offs on the final day of the campaign.