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Led by coach Evangelos Vellios and his assistant Jason Rhoda, Stellies secured the title following a heroic 4-3 come-from-behind victory over Golden Arrows\u2019 reserves at Tsakane Stadium on Saturday afternoon (11 May).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The triumph was fuelled by a remarkable second-half hat-trick from Khayamandi-born striker Mervin Boji, who also walked away with the Man of the Match award in recognition of his performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stellenbosch FC recorded a league-record 69 points en route to winning what is the club\u2019s second DStv Diski Challenge title, having previously been crowned champions in the 2021-\u201922 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Maroons\u2019 reserve team has served as a pipeline for a number of players to progress to the club\u2019s first team in recent years, with no fewer than 10 graduates having featured for the senior side this season alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the likes of Bafana Bafana internationals Jayden Adams, Athenkosi Mcaba and Antonio van Wyk, as well Devin Titus, Qobolwakhe Sibande, Kyle Jurgens and Boji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liam de Kock, Thulani Mini and reserve team captain Shaakir Ahmed all also made their first-team debuts for Stellenbosch FC this season, while Tylon Smith and Vuyolwethu Andrieas are among those waiting in the wings to follow suit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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