Former Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah is among the players who have been released by Stellenbosch FC as part of their preparations for the upcoming season.
Ndah is a surprise exit from Stellies, having signed with the club on a free transfer from the Buccaneers in the 2026 January transfer window. The Nigerian international struggled to adapt to life at Stellenbosch under head coach Gavin Hunt. Ndah featured in only seven matches across all competitions.
After only six months, the highly-rated centre-back has been released by Stellenbosch despite signing an 18-month contract. Ndah is heading out the exit door with many other players such as Wayde Jooste, Oscarine Masuluke, Kazie Enyinnaya, Khomotjo Lekoloane, Dejean Ah Shene, Lee Langavelt, while Kobamelo Kodisang, Tshegofatso Mabasa, and Asekho Tiwani have reached the end of their loan deals.
On Thursday morning, Stellenbosch released a statement, confirming the names of first-team stars who will depart at the end of their contracts.
STELLENBOSCH EMBARKS ON MASS EXODUS
“Stellenbosch Club will bid farewell to several players who are set to depart the club upon the expiration of their respective contracts and loan agreements,” the club said.
“Long-serving goalkeeper Lee Langeveldt will trade his gloves for a backroom role at Stellenbosch FC after confirming his retirement earlier this month. The 39-year-old will now serve as a goalkeeper coach for the club’s Youth Academy, Reserves, and Ladies teams.
“Oscarine Masuluke will also depart after three seasons with the Maroons, during which he made 30 appearances across all competitions, while fellow goalkeeper Dejean Ah Shene is similarly among those
whose contracts have not been renewed for the 2026-27 season.
“Thabo Moloisane and Athenkosi Mcaba’s departures have previously been confirmed, but the defensive duo will be joined by Nigeria international Kazie Enyinnaya, Wayde Jooste, Olisa Ndah, and Khomotjo Lekoloane on the departures list. Enyinnaya and Lekoloane both made more than 50 appearances for the club, while Jooste and Ndah leaves after shorter stints, having both arrived at the midway point of last season as reinforcements for Stellies’ domestic and continental campaigns.
“Meanwhile, Stellenbosch FC will also bid farewell to Tshegofatso Mabasa, Asekho Tiwani, and Kobamelo Kodisang, whose loan spells in the Winelands have come to an end. We wish to thank them and their respective parent clubs for their service over the course of the season.
“Finally, development graduate Kyle Jurgens has completed a transfer to Durban City after the newly crowned Nedbank Cup champions exercised an option in his loan agreement to make his move permanent.
“The club extends its heartfelt gratitude to all of the departing players for their services to Stellenbosch FC and wishes them every success in their future endeavours.”
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