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Stellenbosch vs 15 de AgostoStellenbosch
Seth Willis

Stellenbosch FC avoid defeat in Equatorial Guinea against 15 de Agosto in CAF Confederation Cup

The Premier Soccer League outfit received a bye from the initial round but had to get past the Equatorial Guinea outfit to secure the group stage ticket. Last season, they reached the semi-final of the continental second-tier tournament, explaining why they are hopeful of reaching the latter stages of the annual competition.

  • Andre De Jong, Stellenbosch FC, September 2025Backpage

    Stalemate in Equatorial Guinea

    Stellenbosch and 15 de Agosto played to a goalless draw in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup's first preliminary round staged at Ebibeyin Stadium on Saturday.  

    While the Stellies received a bye from the initial round, their opponents managed to get a 4-1 aggregate win over Foresters FC to advance. 

    The two teams had nothing to separate them at the end of the 90 minutes despite a host of chances created. 

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  • Steve Barker, StellenboschBackpage

    When and where is the second leg?

    The two teams are set to meet on Sunday, October 26, at the Athlone Stadium.

    In the last two CAF inter-club games played away, 15 de Agosto haven't collected a positive result; in fact, they have lost back-to-back matches.   

    This will be a psychological boost for Steve Barker's men, who know that a win of any kind will carry them through.  

  • Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Stellenbosch FC, September 2025Backpage

    A busy week beckoning for Stellies

    Before the second leg in Mzansi, Stellenbosch will turn their attention to the midweek Premier Soccer League fixture. 

    Stellies will host Golden Arrows on Wednesday, knowing they have to push for maximum points after a poor start.  

    Currently, they are placed 15th in the log with just six points from nine games; having managed one win, three draws, and five losses.   

  • Steve Barker, Stellenbosch FC, 2025Backpage

    Massive test for Barker

    Both matches, against Arrows and 15 de Agosto, respectively, are crucial for coach Steve Barker, and he needs the players to deliver effectively. 

    The tactician must balance his squad well and ensure that fatigue does not negatively impact the players.