Stellenbosch has suffered a major blow after the club confirmed that Lehlogonolo Mojela is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after knee surgery.
A statement from the Cape Winelands outfit revealed that the the forward will be out “for the majority of the remainder of the season”.
Mojela, signed at the start of the current season from TS Galaxy, is Stellies’ top goal-scorer this campaign having netted six times in nine matches prior to his injury
The news will come as a major blow to head coach Steve Barker as Stellenbosch navigates domestic fixtures and their Caf Confederation Cup group matches.
Stellies are currently third in the league standings, six points behind Orlando Pirates, who they beat 1-0 on Sunday, and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Barker’s charges lost their opening group game in the Caf Confederation Cup, going down 1-0 to Stade Malien in Mali, and host Moroccan side RS Berkane on Sunday.