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Andre de Jong (Orlando Pirates FC | South Africa)

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29 Sep 03:09
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2025/09/29/all-white-andre-de-jong-could-still-switch-clubs-despite-failed-transfer-bid/

De Jong (28) is in the second year of a contract with South African Premiership club Stellenbosch who turned down an offer for him to join league rivals Orlando Pirates during the September transfer window.

Reports say a prospective deal fell through because his departure would have left Stellenbosch short of player options, especially as they are 14th in the 16-team competition.

De Jong plays in a number 10 role for his side.

Stellenbosch chief executive Rob Benadie told the iDiski Times: “The clubs just couldn’t reach the agreement.”

South African media reports indicate that the Pirates, currently fifth on the table, are expected to renew their interest in de Jong when the transfer window reopens in January.
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05 Oct 13:32
Recalled AW, De Jong on the pine.
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05 Oct 21:27 · edited 05 Oct 23:21 · History
QF finishes 0-0 and goes to pens. ADJ who came on at 72 mins doesn’t convert his pen in the shootout but Stellies win it 5-4.

After the FIFA break, Stellenbosch start their CAF Confederation Cup campaign with a trip to play 15 de Agosto FC in Equatorial Guinea.

Equatorial Guinea the only African country with Spanish as it's official language.
ADJ will be racking up the air miles.
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18 Oct 13:55 · edited 19 Oct 01:30 · History
No ADJ.
Pick up a niggle with the AWs?

Edit - finishes 0-0
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21 Oct 19:10
coochiee
No ADJ.
Pick up a niggle with the AWs?

Edit - finishes 0-0

Was the niggle and potential reason he didn't get real minutes with AW? Doubt it, just surprised he pick up a niggle
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22 Oct 19:54
Adj brace!
Stellenbosch FC 4 - 3 Golden Arrows

In a classic episode of "What's a defense or who is defender" Stellies come up top(at last) in the shoot out with Lamotville Golden Arrows.

Lots of "first goal of the season" in this match lol, with both defensive coaches walking away in absolute shame lol

Well done, Andre. Is this the start to 20 goals? We can all hope.

https://youtu.be/Ei2cVeMtV-s?si=GUAGOfVQbrT_fHfn

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26 Oct 12:55
Fresh off 2 goals in his last game, ADJ starts for Stellies at their temporary home in Cape Town.
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26 Oct 21:27
ADJ the 3rd goal in a 4-1 win
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26 Oct 22:59 · edited 26 Oct 23:02 · History
His 3 goal compilation from the last 7 days.
A brace in the PSL, and then his one overnight.

2nd year in a row, with Stellies into the group stage proper for the CAF Confederations Cup. They made the semis last season.
 

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29 Oct 20:28
Stellies 0 - 4 Maruma Gallants

Stellies get hammered in the quarter finals of the Black Label Knockout Cup. Stellies clearly in a rebuilding phase with some of their young talent still needing to grow and made better decisions on the field. Its only going to get much worse as Adj contract comes to an end in January. Taking shots from crazy angles or distances when a pass would have served them better.

Stellies player their reserve goalkeeper in this match. It was really a tough day for him. On the plus side it's nice to see Adj take shots in the area instead of passing it. Amazing what a few goals can do for ones confidence

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29 Oct 23:12
Full game ADJ.

Kaizer Chiefs the other PSL club in the CAF Confederations Cup with Stellies.

CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP DRAW 
The draw for the group stage will be held on 3 November 2025, 13:00 local time, UTC+2), in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The 16 winners of the second round of qualifying rounds will be drawn into four groups of four.

The teams were seeded by their performances in the CAF competitions for the previous five seasons (CAF 5-year ranking points shown next to every team). 
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02 Nov 18:23 · edited 02 Nov 18:24 · History
Stellies 0-2 TS Galaxy

Stellenbosch bad run continues in the Betway Premiership with a 2-0 lose. Adj still chooses to pass the ball in the oppositions box instead shooting. He just does not have that killer instinct to make space and shoot. 

TS Galaxy is one of the youngest teams in the PSL with an average age of 22/23 yo. Stellies has to find a striker quick.
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03 Nov 19:15
CAF Confederation Cup Competition Groups have been drawn with Stellies in Group C

Group C

  • CR Belouizdad (Algeria)

  • Stellenbosch FC (South Africa)

  • AS Otohô (Congo)

  • Singida Black Stars (Tanzania)
Who knows which Stellenbosch is going to turn up in these games. Teams that tend to struggle in the PSL go on to do a bit better in this competition. Still think it's a poison chalice competition. Stellies better watch out.
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04 Nov 00:07 · edited 05 Nov 08:43 · History
Tanzania is very dodgy at the moment. Over 200 reportedly killed in civil unrest. The sitting President won the election with 97% voting for her!  Of course her two main rivals were barred or prevented from running. TIA

Might need a neutral venue for Stellies verus Singida Black Stars 
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04 Nov 11:43
Wow! What a joke 97% of a population agreeing on anything is impossible. 

Only 85% of kiwis agree that the sky is blue. 
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04 Nov 20:23
Saffa
Wow! What a joke 97% of a population agreeing on anything is impossible. 

Only 85% of kiwis agree that the sky is blue. 
 Having grown up in Dunedin, I can confirm the sky is grey
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05 Nov 21:24 · edited 21 Nov 00:26 · History
ADJ comes on at 54 mins (0-2) in a 0-2 loss

Stellies now 2nd last in the PSL

Last 2 seasons Stellies have over performed but ADJ not in the AWs 

Now they are really struggling and ADJ has been recalled. 
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23 Nov 18:18 · edited 23 Nov 18:21 · History
Funny how footie life is, Brockie complained about the same thing.
Don't really think Baze has a plan for Adj though. He needs to fill the numbers at the WC and Adj is a number.

He might as well pick an up and coming player than take someone he really doesn't believe in.

PS Stellies wins it 1-0 against the Congolese team in the Caf Confed Cup. A nice distraction from PSL difficulties.
coochiee
ADJ comes on at 54 mins (0-2) in a 0-2 loss

Stellies now 2nd last in the PSL

Last 2 seasons Stellies have over performed but ADJ not in the AWs 

Now they are really struggling and ADJ has been recalled. 
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23 Nov 20:52 · edited 24 Nov 03:42 · History
Baze only picked him in Oct because of a clash with ALM starting so left out Barba and Randall

Then in Nov, Wood and McCowatt were unavailable 

He didn’t give ADJ a min in the Nov games. He ain’t going to the WC unless they are 30 man squads which is unlikely 

He was an unused sub in last night's 1-0 win for Stellies.
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24 Nov 03:16
Exactly! I know it's good to part of the lads on tour but if there is no chance (injuries included), Baze rather take an up and coming youngster on tour.


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25 Nov 18:46
More news on Adj potential move to "The Buccaneers" Orlando Pirates in January 

https://www.kickoff.com/sa-news/orlando-pirates/katlego-mashego-hails-orlando-pirates-target-andre-de-jong
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26 Nov 21:23
ADJ off the pine att 66 mins with Stellies trailing 1-0 at Orbit College

They turn it around to win 2-1
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28 Nov 04:34
Interesting post in SA. Nathan Garrow of ACFC is looking to make a move to South Africa. He still has family in Cape Town and is looking for a new gig. 

https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/local/sa-born-club-world-cup-goalkeeper-targets-psl-move-and-bafana-dream
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29 Nov 22:55 · edited 29 Nov 22:56 · History
If his targeting Cape Town to play, Stellenbosch FC, is the only team in the PSL at the moment. But typical agent speak they could mean PSL second division where there are others like Cape Town City.

I haven't heard much about Dublin Boon (I keep saying, Benson in my head lol). The reserve team have 3 goalkeepers in their squad, and Nathan Langeveld seems to be preferred. 

Stellenbosch DDC reserve team are in the top 3 in the league so they maintaining their high standard (I think they came second last season). The competition is high as the winners of the league traditionally get sent to Europe to play reserve teams in top European leagues. 

Last year's winners, Kaizer Chiefs will be playing Man Utd, Leeds and QPR reserves in the next few days. For township kids (mostly) who have never travelled before (not counting those that frequently go on trial) it's a HUGE incentive to win the Reserve League.

https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/psl/kaizer-chiefs/chiefs-ddc-ready-to-represent-club-and-country-against-manchester-united-under-21s

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30 Nov 08:30 · edited 30 Nov 08:31 · History
Fantastic article on the differences between MLS and the PSL. Timm is South African/American coaching in the States and the reason for the discussion is because Orlando Pirates talent, Mbokazi (20 yo) is signing for Chicago Fire. 

Bafana Legend and MLS Coach of the year, Bradley Carnell,would probably have been the best person to discuss the differences but he would probably get in trouble. Anyway....

https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/psl/orlando-pirates/expectations-on-mbokazi-for-chicago-fire-revealed
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30 Nov 18:15
Stellenbosch 1 - 1 Singida Black Stars

Played in Tanzania, Stellies concede a last penalty in the dying minutes of this game. To be fair, the Tanzanian team looked better in this game with Stellies looking to counter. Away football tactics.

Adj came in during the 2nd half and it appears that the Stellies coach is looking his other players opportunities now that Adj is likely to leave on January. 

They say the league table does not lie, and if Stellenbosch doesn't bring in reinforcements in January, there might not be a PSL team in Cape Town next season. 
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30 Nov 18:16
Stellenbosch 1 - 1 Singida Black Stars

Played in Tanzania, Stellies concede a last penalty in the dying minutes of this game. To be fair, the Tanzanian team looked better in this game with Stellies looking to counter. Away football tactics.

Adj came in during the 2nd half and it appears that the Stellies coach is looking his other players opportunities now that Adj is likely to leave on January. 

They say the league table does not lie, and if Stellenbosch doesn't bring in reinforcements in January, there might not be a PSL team in Cape Town next season. 
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01 Dec 22:44
Another interesting article and opinion on the standard of the PSL vs Belgium 2nd division league. The background to this story is, South African Mailula has moved to Kortrijk on loan from Toronto FC in October/November 2025 and hasn't started a game yet and the reporter is asking why. The reason is obvious, that Mailula did not have a preseason with Kortrijk  because his paper work (during transfer) got messed up. A Belgian coach gives his opinion on the standard of the PSL. Interesting read.

https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/psl/sa-players-abroad/insight-on-cassius-mailula-struggles-in-belgium
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