Stellenbosch FC have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Kaizer Chiefs for the transfer of Zitha Kwinika and Ashley Du Preez effective 1st of July.
Former Chiefs development defender, Kwinika expressd gratitude to Stellies for making him a better player.
“I’m grateful for Stellenbosch, especially Coach Steve Barker, Rob Benadie but importantly my teammates,” Kwinika said.
“They helped me become a better player, so I am quite grateful for the team, and everyone involved in the backroom staff. I also want to thank the supporters for the love they showed me. Even though I am looking forward to the new challenge that lies ahead of me, I will always represent the Winelands wherever I go because they helped me to grow and become a better player, a better individual, and a better human being.”
The 24-year-old Du Preez says leaving his home town club was not an easy decision.
“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,” Du Preez said.
“I want to thank the management, the coaching staff, Garth Le Roux, Rob Benadie. I want to thank them for supporting me. I want to thank the community for supporting me through thick and thin.”
Written by: Diski Voice
