Stellies aim for consistency as they face Chiefs in opener

STELLENBOSCH FC have firmly established themselves as one of the most progressive teams in South African football over the past five years, achieving remarkable success despite operating on limited resources.

- OBAKENG MELETSE

As they head into the new campaign, expectations around the Cape Winelands club are higher than ever.

The team will begin their 2025/26 Premiership season with a challenging fixture against Kaizer Chiefs at the DHL Stadium on Sunday.

It's expected to be a tightly contested affair between two sides who have often been evenly matched in recent encounters.

However, Chiefs have held the upper hand in their most recent meetings, including a 3-1 victory over Stellies in a controversial Nedbank Cup semifinal last season part of a campaign in which Amakhosi also completed a league double over Steve Barker's side.

Barker, who has had to constantly adapt due to losing key players to bigger clubs, continues to rally his troops with resilience and tactical flexibility.