Stellenbosch Football Club have announced the signing of former South Africa youth international Thabo Moloisane.

The 24-year-old defender joins the club from the now relegated Maritzburg United where he spent the last season, he comes on as a free agent.

Moloisane returns to the Mother City, he was previously captain of Cape Town All Stars in the National First Division.

He also represented South Africa at the FIFA U-20 World Cup and CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2019.

Stellenbosch FC coach with new signing Thabo Moloisane, Photo by Stellenbosch FC/Website

“Thabo Moloisane is a player with a lot of experience both at PSL and NFD level. He is a player who has shown his leadership qualities at every club he has played for,” head coach Steve Barker said on a statement released by the club on Thursday.

The club also announced the Moloisane was coming on a long-term deal.

“We also believe that he is an underrated footballer who will flourish and develop into a really top centre-back with us at the club, with the added benefit of his versatility,” added Barker.