Stellies to rebuild after Du Preez goodbyes
RUMOUR: Grant Margeman
Stellenbosch are looking to rebuild for next season after confirming the departure of star striker Ashley du Preez on Tuesday.
Of leaving his boyhood club, Du Preez says: “It’s never an easy decision leaving a club like Stellenbosch, a town that’s given me so much, a community that’s given me so much.”
Stellenbosch FC would like to thank Ashley Du Preez for his incredible service to the club and we wish him all the best on his move to the #Amakhosi
— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) May 30, 2022
Du Preez had this to say: 🎥⬇️#StellenboschFC #ProudlyStellenbosch 🍇 pic.twitter.com/Zy5R9pvWcK
The 24-year-old joins centreback and skipper Zitha Kwinika in moving to Kaizer Chiefs, and club CEO Benadie adds: “We will continue on our path to build and strengthen on and off the field.”
The two ysters aren’t the only exits, with Granwald Scott, Robyn Johannes, Waseem Isaacs, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Stanley Dimgba and Nathan Sinkala all leaving.
We would like to thank Zitha Kwinika for his outstanding contributions during his time at the club. Zitha was awarded our Players Player and Footballer of the Season 2021-22 for a reason. We wish him all the best in his next chapter. #StellenboschFC #ProudlyStellenbosch 🍇 pic.twitter.com/2t07MOSYDF
— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) May 30, 2022
But while it’s out with the old, it’s in with the new and Stellies have been linked with a move for Kaapse midfielder Grant Margeman, who is currently helping Swallows prepare for tomorrow’s PSL promotion playoff against Cape Town All Stars.
Margeman, 23, left the Ajax Cape Town, where he cut his teeth, at the end of 2020 to join Sundowns, who loaned him out to Swallows.