The ex-Plateau United attacking midfielder has completed a free move to Gavin Hunt’s Stellenbosch and could make his debut against Kaizer Chiefs on Tuesday night.
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As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, former Plateau United midfielder Kazeem Adeyanju has completed a free transfer to South African Premier Soccer League side Stellenbosch. He’s been cleared to play for the club in the 2026/27 season, and a debut could come as early as Tuesday night.
Stellenbosch confirmed the deal in an official statement. The club said all formalities were concluded last month, and that Adeyanju arrives from the Nigeria Premier Football League without a transfer fee.
He will wear the number 29 shirt. Adeyanju becomes the fifth Nigerian to represent Stellenbosch, following Stanley Dimgba, Ibraheem Jabaar, Kazie Enyinnaya and Olisa Ndah.
A Possible Debut Against Chiefs
Stellenbosch visit Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday, with kick-off at 19:30 South African time. Adeyanju could be in line for his first appearance.
It’s a big stage for a player who was in NPFL colours last season. Chiefs, under new coach Fernando da Cruz, opened their league campaign with a 3-1 win over newcomers Kruger United.
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Joining A Club In Rebuild Mode
Adeyanju is one of 17 new signings at the Cape Winelands club, as coach Gavin Hunt rebuilds the squad after a ninth-place finish last season.
Stellenbosch lost their opening game of the campaign 1-0 to AmaZulu, a home fixture moved to Durban because no suitable venue was available in the Western Cape. They’ll want early points to settle the new group.
Is a move from the NPFL to the Betway Premiership a step up? For a player with one NPFL season behind him, it’s a chance to test himself abroad. Hunt’s side is also full of fresh faces, so nobody walks in with a guaranteed place.
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What He Brings
Adeyanju spent one season at Plateau United after joining from Inter Lagos in August 2025. He made 28 NPFL appearances, scoring once and setting up seven goals.
He’s a left-footed attacking midfielder who can also play wide on either flank. Plateau United finished 10th in the league last season.
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For Adeyanju, the first step is simple. Win a place in Hunt’s squad, then make it count.
📌 Did You Know?
- Stellenbosch’s only major trophy in the top flight is the Carling Knockout Cup, won in December 2023 under former coach Steve Barker.
- Last season, the club went out of the CAF Confederation Cup at the group stage, finishing bottom of Group C with five points from six matches.
- Some South African reports list his full name as Lateef Adeyanju Kazeem, and say he was born in Saki.
- His Plateau United contract was listed to expire on June 30, 2026, which fits with the move being a free transfer.
- One tracking site lists his market value at around €75,000.
- Several of Stellenbosch’s new signings come from Tuesday’s opponents. Ashley du Preez, Given Msimango, George Matlou and Gopolang Taunyana all arrived from Chiefs.
