Stellenbosch FC is delighted to announce the signing of Ashley Du Preez on a permanent transfer from Kaizer Chiefs in a deal that sees the Idas Valley-born star return for a second spell at the Club.

Du Preez started his professional career with Stellenbosch FC in 2016 and made 98 appearances across all competitions during his six-year spell with the Club, before joining Kaizer Chiefs ahead of the 2022-23 season.

Ten years ago this month, Du Preez featured in Stellenbosch FC’s first-ever match when he came on as a substitute during the Maroons’ National First Division clash against Mthatha Bucks.

The 29-year-old spent four years at Naturena, during which he helped the Amakhosi win the 2025 Nedbank Cup trophy, but has now made a sensational return to the Winelands after penning a new long-term deal with the Maroons.

“I always knew that I would come back to Stellenbosch,” Du Preez said. “It’s great to be back where I grew up and at the Club where it all started for me, and to be part of the Stellenbosch family again.

“The community knows me well and has supported me since the start of my professional career, so being a local player and representing the Club again is a huge honour and privilege for me. It’s an amazing feeling to be back.”

Those sentiments were echoed by Stellenbosch FC CEO, Rob Benadie, who said: “Ashley has always held a special relationship with this Club and the Stellenbosch community, so we are incredibly excited to bring him home.

“He is also an exceptional footballer who has consistently proven his quality in the Betway Premiership over a number of years, and we believe he will add enormous value to our squad both on and off the field.”

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Du Preez has been handed the iconic No. 10 jersey for the 2026-27 season and could be in line to make his debut when Stellenbosch FC take on Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership on 11 August.