Tshegofatso Mabasa and Mosa Lebusa set to join ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach?

Published on 16 Jan 2026 at 20:00 by Willis Sob

Premier Soccer League side Stellenbosch are keen on strengthening their team after the recent high-profile exits.

Stellies recently lost their coach, Steve Berker, to Tanzanian heavyweights Simba SC. Versatile midfielder Andre de Joing then joined Orlando Pirates as Lehlohonolo Mojela went to Premier Soccer League-title chasing Sekhukhune United who are led by Eric Tinkler.

It explains why ex-Kaizer Chiefs tactician Gavin Hunt has been linked with a host of top players.

Gavin Hunt Stellenbosch — Image – Stellies

Among those who have reportedly attracted the attention of the Cape Winelands outfit, who also missed on Sinoxolo Kwayiba, with the attacker rejoining Chippa United who had let him join Orlando Pirates.

Hunt responds to Mabasa, Lebusa links

Bucs’ striker Tshegofatso Mabasa and Mosa Lebusa have been linked to Stellenbosch. Hunt has now responded to the speculations about the duo’s chances of joining him.

“I think it’s evident in our situation that we need to bring players in because we are a little bit short.” Hunt told the media.

“It’s just that we’re short of players, especially in the front of the team. There’s no doubt, and obviously at the back of the team.

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Mokete Tsotetsi has offered advice to striker Ranga Chivaviro, who faced criticism from fans for missing scoring chances in the recent Carling Knockout Cup match against SuperSport United. Chivaviro struggled in the first half, leading to calls for his substitution. However, he redeemed himself by scoring a goal in the second half and responding to the boos with a gesture indicating that fans talk too much. Tsotetsi believes that focusing on criticism and public opinion can hinder Chivaviro's performance, as he has shown he can become a consistent scorer for the team. The former defender urged Chivaviro to focus on improving himself to regain the support of Chiefs fans. TSOTETSI TELLS CHIVAVIRO TO REFRAIN FROM RESPONDING TO CRITICISM "I saw the game and he missed so many and he was in the right positions at the right time,” said Tsotetsi. “But the good thing is, as a striker, is that he is always there (in the good positions). My advice to him is to focus on his game and focus on bettering himself. “He has been scoring lately and he is working hard and the technical team is happy with what he is given them. "For him to want to answer the supporters is not worth it because he needs to focus on his game and make sure that he improves. “I saw the supporters booing him, but it's important to focus on his game. Look at the goal he scored. It was a marvelous goal. “He must continue working hard and see where he can improve. He is someone who can score goals and he needs to be mentally strong. “He should not let supporters play with his mind or else he will end up losing concentration and lose confidence in himself." — Ranga Chivaviro and Mosa Lebusa – Picture by Kaizer Chiefs

“So there’s a lot of negotiations going on right now, believe me, when I get on my phone, it’ll be hopefully (busy), you know, there is a lot of players we have spoken to. There’s a lot of players we’ve lost out to as well.

“So before we make any announcements, I think the club will it’ll come through the media department that will announce those players as soon as contracts have been signed.

But there is a lot of negotiations on the go at the moment, for players to come in here,” he concluded.

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