Olisa Ndah: Former Orlando Pirates Star Joins New Premier Soccer League Club

• Olisa Ndah has completed a move to another Premier Soccer League side a few weeks after parting ways with Orlando Pirates
• The Nigerian international was linked with several clubs outside the South African league, but he decided to stay in Mzansi
• The Super Eagles centre-back's move to another club in the Betway Premiership sparked mixed reactions from fans on social media

Former Orlando Pirates centre-back Olisa Ndah has officially completed a move to another Premier Soccer League side, a few weeks after leaving the Soweto giants.

The Super Eagles star and the Sea Robbers decided to part ways during the January transfer window after reaching a mutual agreement with a few months left on his contract, as the defender is seeking a new challenge and consistent playing time with the first team.

The Nigerian international's last match for the Soweto-based club was the unofficial Black Label Cup final, where Abdeslam Ouaddou's side defeated Carling All Stars courtesy of second-half goals from Sifiso Luthuli and Boitumelo Radiopane.

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Ndah joins Stellenbosch FC after Pirates' exit

Stellenbosch FC have decided to sign Ndah on a free transfer after leaving Orlando Pirates in January.

The Cape Winelands have signed some experienced players in the Premier Soccer League this year, and are helping Gavin Hunt make the squad strong as they hope to finish strongly in the Betway Premiership and the Nedbank Cup.

The Maroons released an official statement on their website on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, confirming the signing of the Nigerian international after leaving Pirates.

"Stellenbosch FC is delighted to announce that the Club has acquired the services of defender Olisa Ndah (28)," the Stellies statement reads

"The Nigerian international joins Stellenbosch on a free transfer after spending the last four-and-a-half seasons with Orlando Pirates and arrives as a welcome addition to the Club’s defence."

Stellenbosch FC explains why Ndah was signed

Stellenbosch FC CEO Rob Benadie explained why the Stellies decided to sign Ndah, after the Nigerian centre-back decison to end his four and the half years spell with the Buccaneers.

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Benadie expressed his satisfaction with the acquisition, highlighting Ndah’s pedigree and leadership qualities.

“Olisa brings valuable experience and a strong presence at the highest level of the game. We are excited to have him join Stellenbosch FC,” Benadie stated.

He further emphasised that the club’s recruitment process is carefully structured to ensure each addition strengthens the collective, noting that after closely monitoring Ndah, management is confident he will make a meaningful impact.

Ndah becomes the fourth Nigerian to don the club’s colours, linking up with compatriots Ibraheem Jabaar and Kazie Enyinnaya, while following in the footsteps of former Maroons attacker Stanley Dimgba.

The centre-back will sport the No. 99 jersey and may make his first appearance for the club when they face Magesi FC in a Betway Premiership clash on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Here is what fans are saying on social media about Ndah's move to Stellenbosch FC after leaving Orlando Pirates.

Bonakele Theo Mayoli shared:

"Tjooo Stellenbosch will be a tough nut to crack at the back, Moloisane Lebusa now Ndah they need right and left back to complement each other at the back."

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Abongile Makhosonke wrote:

"We are tightening our defence for Lamthuthu. Next week, we block them again."

Rosina Mbiza said:

"I am happy for him, our Best defender."

Trix Ngwenya commented:

"Just imagine Maloisane and Ndahhh, and Mdaka on the Left, but they always sell their best players, they need to limit doing that, they will be best, they can be like BIDVEST WITS at their times."

Sanda Xaba added:

"A solid defence is being built by the Stellies. All the best to you, congratulations to Ndah for putting pen to paper with a very solid team."

PSL star bids Pirates emotional farewell

Briefly News also reported that a Premier Soccer League star has bidden an emotional farewell to Orlando Pirates and their fans after leaving the club.

The player also sent an appreciation message to the club chairman, Irvin Khoza, after enjoying his time with the Sea Robbers.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News