Ex-Rivers United defender Kazie Enyinnaya has told Athletic NG he is “very thrilled” after scoring his first goal for Stellenbosch in the 2-0 MTN8 1st leg semi-final win over Sekhukhune United at the Danie Craven Stadium, Cape Town South Africa.
The 26-year-old Nigerian right-back opened his Stellies account with a thumping header from a corner in the 23rd minute his first goal for the club since joining in 2024.
“I’m very thrilled today, getting my first goal in the maroon shirt. This is a day I have been praying for. Thank God my hard work paid off,” Enyinnaya told Athletic NG after the match.
Lesiba Nku then produced a superb outside-of-the-boot pass for Devin Titus to add a second in the 34th minute, before rattling the crossbar in the second half.
Ex Rivers fullback Enyinnaya celebrating his first goal in Maroon colours. Photo Credit: Stellenbosch X
Omega Mdaka was named Man of the Match as Stellenbosch secured a two-goal cushion heading into the return leg.
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Enyinnaya, who made over 160 appearances for Rivers United and helped them to a historic NPFL title in 2021/22, has quickly established himself in Steve Barker’s squad.
“Last season was a good one, but this new season, I want to do better than I did. I want to go to greater heights,” he said in an exclusive June interview with Athletic NG.
Kazie Enyinnaya in Training for Stellenbosch. Photo Credit: X
In his debut season, he featured in 29 matches across all competitions, starting 16 league games, coming off the bench three times and delivering two assists.
He also played a key role in Stellenbosch’s run to the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals, starting seven games including the famous win over Zamalek in Cairo.
This season, despite it being early days, Enyinnaya has already played three matches, two in the MTN8 and one in the league.
Stellenbosh home ground, Danie Craven Stadium, Cape Town South Africa. Photo Credit: Stellenbosch X
In the other semi-final, PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 with defending champions Orlando Pirates.
Teboho Mokoena headed home from a Marcelo Allende corner before Relebohile Sebelebele struck late to equalise.
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The Stellies will hope to carry the momentum to the South African league when the face struggling Orlando Pirates on match day 3 of the PSL.
