Orlando Pirates have completed a major scoop with one of South African football’s finest scouts Fourie from Stellenbosch FC.
Fourie is a qualified Chartered Accountant, having trained with Deloitte, and further strengthened his football expertise by completing a Master in Football Business through the Johan Cruyff Institute in partnership with FC Barcelona.
The new Buccaneer also holds a Mini MBA in Sporting Directorship from FOCUS Sports Education, is a Certified Football Tactical Analyst through the Barca Innovation Hub, and has completed the FA Talent Identification Level 1 certification.
STELLENBOSCH FC CONFIRM BRENDON FOURIE MOVE TO ORLANDO PIRATES
“Stellenbosch, 24 March 2026 – Stellenbosch FC confirms the departure of Head of Recruitment and Analysis, Brendon Fourie,” Stellies said.
“Fourie, who joined the Club in December 2022, has brought his tenure to an end after informing the Club’s management of his desire to pursue a new challenge with local rivals Orlando Pirates FC,” the note added.
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Fourie’s move from Stellenbosch FC to Orlando makes the third technician in under two years: 2024 saw Ruan Rust, Head of Performance and Devon O’Brien, a Performance Analyst.
Some of the players Fourie signed at Stellenbosch include Andre De Jong from Royal AM, Iqraam Rayners from SuperSport United, Ismael Toure from Marumo Gallants, Thabo Moloisane from Maritzburg United, Olwethu Makhanya from Marumo Gallants DDC, Anicet Oura from ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast), Lehlohonolo Motjela from TS Galaxy, Omega Mdaka from Kaizer Chiefs DDC, Thato Khiba from TS Galaxy, Sanele Barnes from Richards Bay, Khomotjo Lekoloane from Baroka FC, Ashley Cupido from Cape Town Spurs, Enyinnaya Kazie Godswill from Rivers United (Nigeria), Turan Manafov from Kapaz PFK (Azerbaijan), Mthetheleli Mthiyane from Milford FC, Muzomuhle Khanyi from Hungry Lions and Thapelo Mokobodi from Marumo Gallants.
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