Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has explained why Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah will not feature in their Cup match against Lamontville Golden Arrows.
Ndah joined Stellenbosch on a free transfer after leaving Orlando Pirates, where injuries affected his final seasons. He is now the fourth Nigerian player to represent the club.
Hunt said the 28-year-old is still working on his fitness after recovering from a serious leg injury. He added that Ndah is keen to play but needs more time to reach full match fitness before he can be considered for selection.
The coach also noted that players returning from injury often need time to adjust to the intensity of competitive football, especially when they have not trained regularly.
Stellenbosch are currently sitting near the bottom half of the league table and will hope to improve their form in the coming weeks.