Barker Confirms Two New Signings for Stellenbosch FC Including Amajita Star
- Steve Barker has announced that Stellenbosch FC have added two new signings to their squad ahead of next season
- The South African coach confirmed that a member of the Amajita squad that won the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt is part of the players that joined the Stellies
- Fans shared their thoughts on the Stellies signing two players this summer as they prepare for the 2025-26 season where they will take part in the CAF Confederation Cup
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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has confirmed that the Stellies have signed two players ahead of next season, including one who impressed at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations with Amajita.
The Cape Winelands side have qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup for the second consecutive year after finishing third in the Betway Premiership this season.
The Stellies competed in five competitions this season but were unable to win any trophies and lost to Kaizer Chiefs three times this campaign, with the Glamour Boys completing a season double over them in the Betway Premiership.
Barker confirms Stellenbosch new signings
Stellenbosch FC needed a bigger squad for next season and have added U20 AFCON winner Siviwe Nkwali and MFC top goalscorer Muzomuhle Khanyi, who was linked with a move to Orlando Pirates, to their team ahead of next season.
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Nkwali joined the Maroons from Cape Town Spurs, while they secured Khanyi, the top goalscorer in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with 18 goals for Hungry Lions.
“We are a proactive team. As you may have seen in the news, we completed signings in January, Siviwe Nkwali from Cape Town Spurs and Muzomuhle Khanyi from Hungry Lions. We’re actively looking to strengthen areas where we feel improvements are needed,” Barker told the media.
“We’ve definitely been busy behind the scenes, but sometimes these processes take time. It may take a decision or two before everything is finalised.”
Reactions as Stellenbosch sign two new players
moongezi said:
"Nkwali is a top defender great signing."
@Mthalaboy shared:
"Muzomuhle Khanyi a boy from Hlabisa. Nawe Hlabisa awumncananga."
@_Wangoo added:
"Stellenbosch's recruitment is far ahead of the curve maan.."
Philas_Zulu suggested:
"You can bookmark this, Nkwali is the replacement for Moloisane who's going to Chiefs/Pirates in the coming days."
Sipho_gaffer wrote:
"Wise move this team will be a force to reckon with soon."
Beto7_Atleti reacted:
"Good coach who understands SA culture unlike chiefs plumber."
tse gima implied:
"stellies and Steve barker will become more important to SA football now that supersport will be no more."
Puleng Mahlaela commented:
"If chiefs are not determined to spend big they should just hire Barker at least at KC we have a slightly higher budget and hardly sell so he will get a trophy or 2🤞🏿."
Baker shares Stellenbosch FC's transfer plans
Briefly News previously reported that Steve Barker detailed Stellenbosch FC’s transfer plan ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 summer transfer window.
The South African coach explained that the club decided to formulate an early plan in response to the challenges they faced throughout much of this season.
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