Stellies put ‘not for sale’ tag on NFD top goalscorer
Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker says the new National First Division champions will not sell forward Iqraam Rayners.
Iqraam Rayners of Stellenbosch FC celebrates his opening goal during the National First Division 2018/19 game between Stellenbosch FC and Ajax Cape Town at Idas Valley Stadium. (Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix)
Rayners helped the Cape Town outfit to gain promotion into the Absa Premiership by scoring 19 goals for them in the this season.
The 23-year-old striker has attracted interest from several clubs Premiership sides, but Barker says they will not sell their top marksman.
“We will hold onto him and he wants to be here” Barker was quoted as saying by SowetanLIVE. “He’s committed to the club‚ this is where he is happy.
“You know some players like to move a lot but I think he is happy where he is‚” added Barker.
“Credit to the man‚ he’s probably the top goal scorer in South Africa over the last two seasons,” concluded Barker.
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