Njabulo Blom: Former Kaizer Chiefs Star Returns to Betway Premiership, Joins Amakhosi’s PSL Rivals

• Stellenbosch FC confirmed the signing of midfielder Njabulo Blom on a season-long loan from Indonesian Super League club Borneo Samarinda
• The 26-year-old Bafana Bafana international will reunite with head coach Gavin Hunt, who previously managed him at Kaizer Chiefs
• The South African midfielder could face his former club Kaizer Chiefs as early as Saturday, 17 October 2026, in a Betway Premiership fixture

Stellenbosch FC have secured the services of South African midfielder Njabulo Blom on a season-long loan from Indonesian Super League outfit Borneo Samarinda, with the club confirming the deal on Friday morning ahead of Monday's transfer deadline.

Blom, 26, has already arrived in the Winelands and will don the No. 35 shirt for the Maroons for the duration of the campaign. The move marks his return to South African football after his stint in Indonesia.

Blom Reunites With Hunt in Stellenbosch

The twice-capped Bafana Bafana international is no stranger to head coach Gavin Hunt, having worked under the experienced tactician during his time at Kaizer Chiefs. Blom cited Hunt's high-demand coaching style as a key factor in his decision, believing the environment will help him recapture his sharpest form.

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Blom brings a varied career portfolio to Stellenbosch. Beyond his two separate spells at Kaizer Chiefs, the midfielder spent time in Major League Soccer with St Louis City in the United States before his move to Indonesia.

Speaking on his arrival, Blom expressed enthusiasm about beginning a fresh chapter at the club and pointed to Stellenbosch's professional structure and the track record of players who have developed under the club's setup as reasons for his confidence in the move.

He also stressed the importance of forging strong bonds with his new teammates as he works towards contributing to the side's broader ambitions.

Possible debut against former club

Blom's first test could arrive sooner than expected. Stellenbosch are scheduled to face Kaizer Chiefs in a league fixture on Saturday, 17 October 2026, which would hand the midfielder an immediate opportunity to make his mark against a club where he spent a significant portion of his career.

Source: Briefly News