CAPE TOWN – Stellenbosch FC have confirmed the departure of the club captain Deano van Rooyen who has joined Orlando Pirates.
Van Rooyen spent the last eight years playing for the Cape Winelands side as he joined the Soweto giants on a permanent transfer.
The 27-year-old from Idas Valley has been featured in 161 appearances for Stellenbosch, including the club’s very first match in 2016.
“It has been a dream come true for me to play for Stellenbosch FC over the last eight years,” said van Rooyen.
“Growing up in Stellenbosch, there was never a professional football club, so the moment the club was formed, it became my dream to become a Stellenbosch player.
“It was a huge privilege and honour for me to wear the maroon jersey and there are so many memories that stand out from my time at the club – making my debut, winning the NFD, and lifting the Carling Knockout.
“As a local, I am incredibly proud to have helped bring silverware to the club and it is a great feeling to know that young players from Stellenbosch can look at my journey and know that it is possible to chase those dreams.
“It’s not easy, there are a lot of obstacles, and it requires a lot of hard work to be successful, but it is possible if you have the belief.”
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