Rivers United defender Enyinnaya Kazie Godswill, has signed with Stellenbosch FC in the DSTv Premiership.

The 25-year-old Nigerian defender played 36 games for the Pride of Rivers on the continent and was a key member of the Rivers United team that won the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League,

Before joining Rivers United, Kazie had played the for Kwara United and Delta Force in the Nigeria Premier Football League.

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The defender who stands 1.67 meters tall, was acquired by Stellenbosch from Rivers United.

The transfer is expected to go through only after the work permit is finalised.

The Cape Winelands team lost their first-choice right-back, Deano Van Rooyen, to Orlando Pirates.

Godswill will face off against Kyle Jurgens, who has been playing right-back since their co-captain left.

The former Rivers United player will be hoping to secure a starting spot going forward.

He is the second NPFL product to head from Nigeria to the South African league, following Stanley Nwabali.