Nathan Garrow (Stellenbosch FC | South Africa)

The early bird.......

Nathan Garrow joins Boon at Stellenbosch fc

https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2026/07/14/stellenbosch-fc-signs-goalkeeper-nathan-garrow/


Stellenbosch Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Nathan Garrow on a permanent transfer from New Zealand side Auckland City.

Following the retirement of Lee Langeveldt and the departure of Oscarine Masuluke, Stellenbosch FC has strengthened its goalkeeping department with the acquisition of Cape Town-born New Zealander Nathan Garrow on a permanent transfer.

The 21-year-old arrives on a long-term contract from Auckland City where he made headlines last year following his impressive performances in goal against Portuguese giants Benfica and Argentine side Boca Juniors at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Stellenbosch FC CEO, Rob Benadie, said, “We are delighted to welcome Nathan to Stellenbosch FC. He is a talented young goalkeeper with outstanding potential, and his performances over the past year have demonstrated that he has the quality to succeed at a high level.

“He has an incredibly bright future ahead of him, and we believe that he will benefit from the opportunities for growth that exist at the Club, while simultaneously helping to improve our goalkeeping department.

Nathan Garrow (Stellenbosch FC | South Africa)

He made some big saves at the CWC. Though also had a few errors from memory. He was a busy lad there for the amateurs.

Surprised AFC II didn't pick him up for OFC Pro League as one of their keepers. Though he may have had Uni commitments to complete??

Good luck to him in Stellensbosch, pretty little city in the Cape winelands. Almost sounds like him and Boon (also Saffa heritage?) maybe competing for the starters role in the PSL.

https://twitter.com/StellenboschFC/status/2076984435770118475

https://twitter.com/StellenboschFC/status/2076984435770118475

The positive for both is they still young enough to play in the reserve League. 

Garrow will play most of the reserve League games I think to acclimate to the league while Boon is 2nd choice to Stevens. 

Yes Orlando Pirates has got a lot of goalkeepers in the squad (about 4) but none of them is challenging Bafana 2nd choice keeper Sipho Chaine. I think that's were Boon comes in. 

As for future Bafana hopefuls, maybe but there is a lot of competition for those 3 places.

Both could be in contention for the Olywhites and LA Olympics if they fall within the U23 age limit in 2028

Garrow gets 1st taste in Stellies goals

Garrow, who played the full 90 minutes in Stellies’ pre-season fixture against Richards Bay on Tuesday, has also been left impressed by his first taste of South African football.

“It’s a very different game in South Africa, very fast-paced, and the football is really exciting. I’m enjoying the change so far and will get more and more used to it with time,” he said.

“I’m also excited by the setup we have here and will do all I can to earn my ranks. I think it’s going to be a very strong year. We have good coaches and players, and I think we’re all looking forward to putting on a show for the fans this season.”

https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2026/07/15/garrow-delighted-to-make-sa-return-with-stellenbosch-fc/