Stellenbosch-FCStellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has clarified the club's decision not to award a contract to former Kaizer Chiefs left-back Happy Mashiane following a pre-season assessment. READ: Da Cruz impressed with Chiefs' rising starWhat went wrong for Mashiane at Stellies? Hunt highlighted a prolonged lack of competitive action as the definitive roadblock, stating that the defender had effectively not played regular football for several years. Mashiane's efforts to revive his career elsewhere also proved futile, including a highly unsuccessful loan spell with Siwelele FC during the 2025/26 season. We can't take him because it will take time, and we need somebody now," Hunt concluded.