Stellenbosch FC are in a race against time to have three of their foreign players available for Saturday's clash against high-flying Royal AM. Read more ➡️
The Cape Winelands-based outfit were without Nigerian midfielder Ibraheem Jabaar and new signings Lasse Sobiech and William Likuta for their opening two matches of the DStv Premiership as the trio are yet to receive their work visas from the Department of Home Affairs.
"I don't know, you will have to ask Home Affairs," he said."I'm not too sure. We were hopeful, and confident that we would get the work permits today [Wednesday] but unfortunately, the person who was meant to sign it off, wasn't there.Jabaar was one of Stellenbosch's standout players last season, Likuta hails from DR Congo, and former Borussia Dortmund and Hamburg defender Sobiech arrived in the off-season as a high-profile signing from 2.
Stellies aren't the only side to have been frustrated by the red tape involved in receiving their players' work visas in the recent weeks, with Swallows FC still without the services of head coach Dylan Kerr while he awaits his paperwork.As a result, assistant coach Musa Nyatama was forced to take charge of the club’s opening day fixture, also against Pirates, as well as Tuesday’s exciting 3-2 victory over last season’s runners-up, Cape Town City.
Meanwhile, Stellies will also be without the services of another new recruit in the form of Vusi Sibiya, who Barker confirmed will remain sidelined for another three weeks before returning to training, while Athenkosi Mcaba’s involvement remains in doubt due to a hamstring injury.
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