Stellenbosch FC have made three additions to their squad on Tuesday as they prepare for their DStv Premiership opener at home to Orlando Pirates on Saturday night.

The Winelands club have secured the services of Genino Palace from relegated Maritzburg United. The 24-year-old has previously spent time in Portugal and was part of the Bafana Bafana set-up at this year’s Cosafa Cup.

“We are delighted with the signing of Genino Palace,” coach Steve Barker said. “He’s a very energetic and exciting midfielder who we had monitored throughout last season.

“He adds a lot of value to our team as a box-to-box midfielder who can add to both our defence and our attack. He’s very athletic and a technically good footballer, who we are very pleased to have added to our ranks.”

Stellies have also unveiled Ivory Coast international winger Anicet Oura, who last played for ASEC Abidjan in his homeland. He has experience of having played in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.

“Oura is a very exciting talent and exactly the type of player we need,” Barker said. “He’s a very creative footballer who plays off the cuff and is very difficult to play against for those marking him.

“He has great technical abilities on the ball and possesses a lot of pace, energy and unpredictability in his game. We are very positive and confident that he will have a big impact this season.”

Also joining is Gambia youth international Salifu Colley, another winger who represented his country at the Fifa U20 World Cup and U20 Africa Cup of Nations.

“Salifu is a young and talented footballer who has done exceptionally well in the last year, having excelled at the U20 World Cup and U20 AFCON,” Barker said.

“He’s a very exciting talent and we are very pleased to have brought him on board and for the opportunity to help him develop and reach his full potential.”