Stellenbosch FC is pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Mtehtheleli Mthiyane on a permanent transfer from Milford FC.

Mthiyane, who is affectionately nicknamed Vieira, joins Stellenbosch FC after spending the last two seasons with Milford FC, where he earned a reputation as one of the Motsepe Foundation Championship’s leading midfielders.

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The 24-year-old becomes Stellies’ fifth confirmed new signing ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, and reveals that he is excited to make the step up to the top-flight to help the club compete across all fronts.

“I’m honoured to join Stellenbosch Football Club,” Mthiyane said. “I’ve been welcomed very well, and everyone has already made me feel at home. That warm welcome has been very important for me, but I am also not allowing myself to get too comfortable, because I know I have work to do.

“One of the biggest things that motivated me to join Stellenbosch is that the club is very competitive. The team wants to compete and win in every competition, and that’s something I want to be a part of.  I’m here to help the team try and achieve that, to grow each and every day, and hopefully win some trophies.”

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Mthiyane will wear the No. 21 jersey for Stellenbosch FC this season and could be in line to make his debut when the club hosts Sekhukhune United in a MTN8 semi-final first leg encounter on Saturday evening.