Ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach’s side confirm arrival of Pirates star, Amakhosi product out

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Ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach’s side confirm arrival of Pirates star, Amakhosi product out
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. Image: Orlando Pirates

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has confirmed the arrival of experienced versatile star Thabiso Lebitso.

The 30-year-old was seen as surplus to requirements at Orlando Pirates, explaining why he was let go by coach Abdeslam ouaddou in a deal that saw Mthetheli Mthiyane leave Stellenbosch for Bucs.

“Stellenbosch FC has bolstered its squad ahead of the 2026-27 campaign by acquiring the services of versatile defender Thabiso Lebitso on a long-term deal,” the club confirmed.

“Lebitso spent the last two seasons with Orlando Pirates, where he helped the Buccaneers win the Betway Premiership, Carling Knockout, and back-to-back MTN8 titles. Lebitso will also reunite with Head Coach Gavin Hunt, under whom he featured during his spell with Chippa United earlier in his career. His jersey number will be revealed in due course,” they added.

Stellies pleased to get an experienced player

We pleased to welcome Thabiso to the Cape Winelands,” Stellenbosch FC CEO, Rob Benadie, underlined the importance of the former Pirates player.

“He is a player who has consistently demonstrated his quality at the highest level of South African football and brings a valuable mix of experience and versatility to our squad.

“As a Club, we continuously aim to improve and compete at the highest level, and the addition of a player of Thabiso’s calibre strongly reflects that ambition.”

Chiefs product ready for a new challenge

“Stellenbosch FC has bid farewell to defender Omega Mdaka, who has completed a permanent transfer to AmaZulu FC,” the Maroons also updated about the Kaizer Chiefs product.

“Mdaka joined the Maroons in 2024 and enjoyed a goalscoring debut against Nszingizini Hotspurs in the CAF Confederation Cup, before going on to make 51 appearances for the Club across all competitions.

Omega Mdaka - Image: Stellenbosch
Omega Mdaka – Image: Stellenbosch

“During his spell in the Winelands, the 22-year-old helped Stellenbosch FC reach back-to-back MTN8 finals, and he was nominated for the Club’s Young Player of the Season award in 2026.

“Everyone at Stellenbosch FC thanks Omega for his contributions and wishes him every success in the next chapter of his career,” they concluded.

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