Stellenbosch FC get massive R395 million investment boost ahead of Zamalek CAF tie
Rob Benadie, CEO of Stellenbosch FC. Picture: Ryan Wilkisky, BackpagePix
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Stellenbosch FC continues to break new ground both on and off the pitch.
With the playing squad currently in Egypt ahead of a historic second-leg CAF Confederation Cup clash against African powerhouse Zamalek on Wednesday, the club have announced plans to develop and operate a new multi-million-rand stadium at the Van der Stel Sports Complex.
Stellenbosch FC have encountered numerous challenges this past season in relation to their home games, particularly in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Stellies have played 'home' matches in both Pretoria and Durban due to the Danie Craven Stadium, Athlone Stadium and DHL Stadium not being available for football in the Western Cape at any given time.
While it is unlikely that the Van der Stel Sports Complex will host matches of such magnitude with the football facilities set to include a 5 000-seat stadium - upgradable to 10,000 seats in future phases - it will also consist of four international standard full-size grass football fields, and six multi-purpose small-sided fields/courts.
An epic encounter awaits in Cairo 🌍🇪🇬 pic.twitter.com/jZv6mERUpa — Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) April 7, 2025
The landmark collaboration represents a significant milestone in Stellenbosch FC's commitment to Stellenbosch and the municipality's commitment to securing the future of the Premiership franchise in the sports-rich town with commitment set to be in the region of a R395 million investment over five years in the facility.
SFC will manage and develop the complex over an initial 30-year term while the Stellenbosch Municipality retains ownership of this valuable public asset.
'We are grateful to the Municipality and the community of Stellenbosch for the opportunity to manage and develop this landmark complex over the next 30 years,' said SFC Chief Executive Rob Benadie.
'Football is the town's only sport code with a professional club that plays in national leagues with men's, women's and youth teams.
'The Van der Stel Complex is the ideal home for the town's football club, and SFC is privileged to bring the excitement and benefits of professional sport to the facility,' he added.
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