Stellenbosch Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Azerbaijani defender Turan Manafov.

The Club has bolstered its defensive ranks by acquiring the services of former Azerbaijan youth international, Turan Manafov, who arrives in South Africa after a spell in his homeland with Kapaz.

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“I am very happy to join Stellenbosch FC,” Manafov said. “The Club’s ideas and principles appealed to me, and I am excited to be with a team that is competing at the highest levels.

“I’ve noticed that games are played at a faster pace in South Africa than in Azerbaijan, although both countries have good leagues, so I’m looking forward to testing myself, and also to playing in a continental competition where many stars have been produced.

“My ambition is to help the Club compete for silverware and hopefully win trophies, and in doing so to showcase my talent on a bigger platform. I will always give my best for the team, and I’m excited to finally get started.”

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Manafov will wear the No. 2 jersey for Stellenbosch FC and could be in line to make his debut when the Club takes on Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final this coming weekend.