Nigerian defender Kazie Enyinnaya played a key role as Stellenbosch FC reached a second straight MTN8 final following a 1-1 draw with Sekhukhune United in Polokwane, sealing a 3-1 aggregate victory.
New signing Mthetheleli Mthiyane scored in the 23rd minute to strengthen Stellenbosch’s lead, while Siphesihle Mkhize pulled one back late for Sekhukhune United.
Enyinnaya opened the scoring in the first leg at Danie Craven Stadium, nodding home from a corner, with Devin Titus adding a second to give the Maroons a strong advantage.
The 26-year-old has quickly cemented his place in Steve Barker’s squad. Despite the season being in its early stages, he has featured in three MTN8 matches and one PSL fixture.
Kazie Enyinnaya. Photo Credit: Stellenbosch
In his debut season for Stellenbosch, Enyinnaya played 29 matches across all competitions, starting 16 league games, coming off the bench three times, and providing two assists.
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Returning to the starting XI after being rested for the league defeat to Orlando Pirates, Enyinnaya played the full 90 minutes.
He registered two shots, both headers inside the box, completed 14 of 27 passes including three of eight in the final third and two of 10 long balls and contributed defensively with three tackles won, two aerial duels, four ground duels, two interceptions, and three clearances.
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The Maroons will now face last year’s champions, Orlando Pirates, in a repeat of the MTN8 final.
Meanwhile Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has provided an update on Nigerian defender Olisa Ndah’s recovery from injury.
The Sea Robbers overcame the PSL Champions Mamleodi Sundowns 4-1 on penalties after the game ended 2-2 on aggregate.
Olisa Ndah has been out with a Fibia Fibula Fracture. Photo Credit: Backpix
“Olisa Ndah is training, he’s coming back [to full fitness], and everything is going well. Hopefully, in the next few days, he will be back with us in the group,” Ouaddou confirmed.
Ndah has been out of action since picking up the injury on match day 2 of the South African Premier Soccer League match against Polokwane city in September 2024.
