Kenyan International Brian Mandela Onyango has joined South African PSL side Stellenbosch on a free transfer, the club has announced.Onyango moves to Stellenbosch after parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns upon the expiry of his contract at the end of June. He trained with SuperSport United, but a deal failed to materialize after the club made it clear that they were keen on signing a younger defender.##NAJAVA_MECA_8290631##He has now inked a deal with Stellenbosch, as confirmed by a club statement.“Stellenbosch Football Club is pleased to announce that the Club has acquired the services of Kenyan international defender, Brian Onyango, on a free transfer,” read part of the club statement.The club described him as a defender with a wealth of experience, with over 200 appearances under his belt in South Africa’s top-tier football, having played for Santos, Maritzburg United, and Sundowns during his stay of over a decade down south.“The 30-year-old arrives with a wealth of experience to his name and boasts a track record of over 200 career appearances in South African football across previous spells with Mamelodi Sundowns, Maritzburg United, and Santos.”AFCON 2025Q: Kenya vs Zimbabwe referees namedStellenbosch FC CEO Rob Benadie lauded Onyango’s acquisition, saying he brings experience and a winning mentality to the team.“Brian is a player who has enjoyed great success during his career, and we are looking forward to adding his experience and winning mentality to our squad,” he stated. “He has been brought in to bolster our defensive line, and we have no doubt that he will make a valuable contribution towards both our domestic and continental ambitions.”Onyango becomes the first Kenyan player to represent Stellenbosch FC and will wear the No. 2 jersey this season.Stellenbosch Football Club is based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Founded in 2016 following the relocation of Vasco da Gama FC to Stellenbosch, the club is the first Premier Soccer League team from the Cape Winelands region and was promoted to the DStv Premiership in 2019. The first team plays its home matches at Danie Craven Stadium.Domestically, the club won the National First Division in 2019, earning promotion to the top flight for the first time in the process, and the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup, which saw the team become the inaugural champions of the revamped competition.Marcelo, Okumu return as Engin Firat names Harambee Stars squad for AFCON qualifiers
