“Bright Future Ahead”: Stellenbosch FC Promotes a Future Star to Their Senior Squad

“Bright Future Ahead”: Stellenbosch FC Promotes a Future Star to Their Senior Squad

  • Stellenbosch FC youngster Langelihle Phili has signed his first professional contract with the club
  • The player, affectionately known as Major, is seen as a future star at the club, while he has caught the interest of PSL rivals
  • Local football fans expressed their excitement on social media, saying they could not wait to see the exciting player make an impact

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Young winger Langelihle Phili will be looking to impress in the PSL after signing his first professional contract with Stellenbosch FC.

The speedy winger is seen as a future star at the Winelands club, known for introducing local fans to talented players.

Langelihle Phili has signed a professional contract at Stellenbosch FC.
Fans cannot wait to see Langelihle Phili in PSL. Image: langa_p/Instagram.
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Phili, known as Major, played a starring role in Stellies' youth ranks, while he has already caught the attention of Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.

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Major raising through Stellies' ranks

Stellenbosch announced Major's contract on their Twitter (X) profile:

Speaking on the Stellies' website, Major said he is looking forward to playing for the side, and a place has opened up for him following Antonio van Wyk's departure.

Major said:

"This doesn't happen to everyone, and I've wanted this for a long time. Now that it has happened, I want to do my best for the club and showcase my abilities. I'm not only representing myself, but also my family and I need to make it for them as well."

Fans cannot wait to see Major play

Local football fans praised the youngster on social media, saying the player will soon leave South Africa to play in Europe.

Mkosana Ayanda predicts big things for Major:

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"European teams are calling his name; he won't last here."

Siya Khalanga has high hopes:

"I predict a bright future ahead."

Sizoh Zwane admires the youngster:

"Pinetown, stand up."

Steven Busuku wished him well:

"All the best, young man."

Jama Majozi Khathazile is excited:

"I have been waiting for this young man. Top talent, this one."

New Stellenbosch FC signing promises to be a star

As Briefly News reported, Ashley Cupido promised to be a star at his new club, Stellenbosch FC, and said he will be a regular scorer for the side.

The winger joined Stellies after leaving PSL's relegated side, Cape Town Spurs, despite interest from Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

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Junior Bester (Editor) Junior Bester is the current Entertainment (Sports) Writer at Briefly News. He achieved a ND:Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2012. He worked for Independent Newspapers from 2011 till 2022 covering news, sport, business and entertainment for titles such as Weekend Argus, Cape Argus, Daily Voice and Northern News. Junior passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. He joined Briefly News in 2024. You can reach him at junior.bester@briefly.co.za