Orlando Pirates are set to welcome a scouting and recruitment specialist, Brendon Fourie, from Stellenbosch FC. Here’s a look at some of the players Stellies brought in during his tenure at the Lentelus Sports Grounds.
After joining Stellenbosch FC in January 2022, Fourie made a bold shift from finance into football. A trained Chartered Accountant, the Stellenbosch-born expert turned his back on the corporate world to create knowledge and a career in the beautiful game.
He studied Football Business through the Johan Cruyff Institute in partnership with FC Barcelona. Fourie also completed a Mini MBA in Sporting Directorship, qualified as a Certified Football Tactical Analyst via the Barca Innovation Hub, and also earned a Level 1 in Talent Identification.
STELLENBOSCH FC CONFIRM BRENDON BERNADIE’S MOVE TO ORLANDO PIRATES
“It is, of course, disappointing to lose a person of Brendon’s calibre, but we respect his decision and wish him all the best,” said Stellenbosch FC CEO, Rob Benadie. “He played a valuable role in helping shape the success of Stellenbosch FC in recent years and departs with the gratitude of all associated with the club,” Benadie added.
After three and a half years at Stellenbosch, Fourie oversaw the scouting and recruitment of around 19 players. Orlando Pirates supporters will be delighted to learn that Fourie’s catalogue features a variety of players, including Betway Premiership performers, emerging young stars in the DStv Diski Challenge, and international gems in Africa and Europe.
IQRAAM RAYNERS AMONG 22 BETWAY PREMIERSHIP-PROVEN SIGNINGS
Andre De Jong [Royal AM], Iqraam Rayners [SuperSport United], Basil Mphahlele, Oscarine Masulule, Khomotjo Lekoloane [all Baroka],, Ismael Toure, Thapelo Mokobodi [both Marumo Gallants], Genino Palace, Thabo Moloisane [both Maritzburg United], Lehlohonolo Motjela [TS Galaxy], Sanele Barnes [Richards Bay FC], Lesiba Nku, Asekho Tiwani, Kobamelo Kodisang, Mosa Lebusa [all Mamelodi Sundowns], Kgaogelo Sekgota [Kaizer Chiefs], Darrel Matsheke [free agent], Tshegofatso Mabasa, Olisa Ndah [both Orlando Pirates], Wayde Jooste [free agent], Wonderboy Makhubu [Magesi FC].
Prince Amponsah [Ubuntu FC], Langelihle Phili [AmaZulu DDC], Olwethu Makhanya [Marumo Gallants DDC], Omega Mdaka [Kaizer Chiefs DDC].
MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP GEMS
Ashley Cupido, Chumani Butsaka, Faiz Abrahams, Siviwe Nkwali (all Cape Town Spurs), Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Milford FC), Muzomuhle Khanyi [Hungry Lions] and Shakeeq April [Cape Town City FC].
SIX INTERNATIONAL RECRUITS
Salifu Colley [Real de Banjul, Gambia], Anicet Oura [ASEC Mimosas, Ivory Coast], Enyinnaya Kazie Godswill [Rivers United, Nigeria], Turan Manafov [Kapaz PFK, Azerbaijan], Henri Stanic from Balzan FC [Malta] and Dublin Boon [Wellington, New Zealand].
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