Thabo Moloisane excited to have played the 100th match for Stellenbosch FC and he is looking forward to play 500th games

Thabo Moloisane has expressed delight at reaching 100 matches for Stellenbosch FC.

The Mamelodi Sundowns youth product has become of the key players for Stellies in recent seasons.

He joined the Cape winelands side from the defunct Maritzburg United and has become a rock in the Stellies defence that even Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos sees him as international material.

For the past two camps, Moloisane was called up for the national side even though he is yet to be a regular. And now he is part of the 55-man provisional squad called for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament next month.

“I mean, look, this is the club I really love so much. So, as long as I’m fit and the coach believes in me, I think I can reach 500 appearances,” he said. “The 100-milestone shows that when you put in the hard work, you can go far.

“Stellenbosch believed in me from the get-go when I set foot in the team. I’m very proud of what I have achieved with the club. I’m excited that I have made my 100th appearance for this wonderful team, with a win and a clean sheet.

“The shared hard work and belief we get from coach Steve Barker and the entire technical team encourage me to get better as a footballer because the motto of the club itself is more than football and improving yourself in every game.”

Moloisane made his 100th appearance for Stellenbosch in Sunday’s Caf Confederation Cup match against AS Otoho and the unique part about it is that he started all those matches.

They travel to Tanzania this week to face Singida Black Stars in the same competition.