Stellenbosch FC sign Orlando Pirates ‘heartbreaker’!
Stellenbosch FC have officially announced the acquisition of a man who once broke the hearts of Orlando Pirates players and fans!
Stellenbosch FC have officially announced the acquisition of a man who once broke the hearts of Orlando Pirates players and fans!
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Goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke now belongs to Stellies after penning a long-term deal, the club said in an official statement.
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Masuluke arrives at Stellies to compete with Sage Stephens and Lee Langeveldt for the No.1 spot in Steve Barker’s team.
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The lanky goalkeeper was most recently on the books of Baroka FC whom he had two stints with over the years.
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In fact, it was during his first stint when he netted a last-minute bicycle-kick equaliser to deny Pirates all three points in 2016.
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That stunning goal earned him a FIFA Puskas award nomination for 2017 but he sadly didn’t get enough votes to beat eventual winner Olivier Giroud.
STELLENBOSCH FC UNVEIL ORLANDO PIRATES HEARTBREAKER MASULUKE
“Stellenbosch Football Club is delighted to announce that the club has acquired the services of Oscarine Masuluke on a permanent transfer from Baroka FC.
“The 30-year-old goalkeeper has penned a long-term deal with the club and arrives with a wealth of experience to his name, having previously made nearly 200 appearances across the DStv Premiership, National First Division, and domestic cup competitions.
“Masuluke also previously featured on the global stage after ending as runner-up to France international striker Olivier Giroud for the FIFA Puskas Award in 2017, and his arrival has been welcomed by head coach Steve Barker.”
