By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
@Stellies.
Stellenbosch Football Club have confirmed the signing of former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Darrel Matsheke.
“We are delighted to announce that the club has acquired the services of midfielder Darrel Matsheke, “the club said in a statement.
“Matsheke has signed with Stellenbosch FC on a free transfer following the conclusion of his contract with Kaizer Chiefs at the end of last season, and arrives in the Cape Winelands as a welcomed addition to the club’s midfield.”
“The 24-year-old spent the previous two campaigns on loan at Uthongathi FC and Moroka Swallows, respectively, making 32 appearances across the National First Division and DStv Premiership, and boasts experience of having played in the CAF Champions League during his time with Chiefs,” Stellies concluded.
Matsheke left Chiefs permanently at the end of the previous campaign after the end of his contract. And prior to joining Stellies, he was training with the Mpumalanga outfit Casric Stars hoping for a contract.
Matsheke spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Moroka Swallows and made 19 appearances in the DStv Premiership.
He will be fighting for a starting berth with the likes of Sihle Nduli and Qobolwakhe Sibande who can also play as a left-back. In the previous three matches, Nduli, who’s a central midfielder, has been playing deep after Sibongiseni Mthethwa left the void.