Ashley Cupdido has revealed his excitement at playing for Stellenbosch FC after joining the club on a permanent deal from Cape Town Spurs last week.

Last Tuesday, Cupido penned a long-term contract with Stellenbosch FC after completing a permanent transfer from Cape Town Spurs, where he had scored 31 goals in 112 appearances across all competitions over the last four years.

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Speaking following his move to the Cape Winelands, the 23-year-old revealed his excitement at joining Stellenbosch and thanked the club and its supporters for the warm welcome he received.

“I’m very excited about playing for this club,” Cupido said. “Over the last few years, Stellenbosch has grown and is a team that is ambitious for success and I want to be a part of that.

“I must thank the CEO and the club as a whole for giving me the opportunity to play for Stellenbosch, and to everyone else who was involved in making this deal happen.

“I’m grateful to join the club and for the support I’ve already received. I’ve seen the comments from the fans and everyone seems happy that I am here, so I’m thankful for that support and for the support yet to come.

“The supporters can expect me to always do my best for the team, to work hard, and work towards the goals of the team. I’m here to score goals, and most importantly win trophies, and I will help the team in every way I possibly can.

“At the end of the day, helping the team is the most important thing because if we can achieve our goals as a team, then I will grow as an individual as well.”

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Cupido made his debut for Stellenbosch on Sunday when he featured off the bench in the club’s 1-0 (2-0 aggregate) win over Mamelodi Sundowns in an MTN8 semi-final second leg encounter in Durban.

He has been handed the No. 9 jersey previously worn by Iqraam Rayners, who departed the club to join Mamelodi Sundowns last month.