{
  "id": 9740330,
  "title": "Stellenbosch FC snap up former Kaizer Chiefs star Njabulo Blom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/stellenbosch-fc-snap-up-former-kaizer-chiefs-star-njabulo-blom",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T09:24:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/stellenbosch-fc-snap-up-former-kaizer-chiefs-star-njabulo-blom/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stellenbosch FC announced on Friday the signing of former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom. The 26-year-old will join the Stellies on a season-long loan agreement from Indonesian Super League club Borneo Samarinda. Stellenbosch Football Club expressed delight at the signing, stating that Blom will spend the remainder of the season in the Winelands. Having previously played for Kaizer Chiefs twice and for St. Louis City in the United States of America, Blom possesses both domestic and international experience. He has expressed his excitement at the prospect of joining the Stellies and reuniting with his former coach Gavin Hunt. Blom is eager to face the challenge and build relationships with his new teammates, aiming to help the team achieve success. Wearing the number 35 jersey, Blom could make his debut against his former club Kaizer Chiefs in a Betway Premiership match on Saturday, 17 October 2026.",
  "summary": "Blom has expressed delight at joining Stellies and being reunited with his former Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom signs with Stellenbosch FC.",
    "26-year-old joins on season-long loan from Borneo Samarinda.",
    "Blom excited to reunite with former coach Gavin Hunt."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Stellenbosch bolster midfield with Njabulo Blom loan deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/stellenbosch-bolster-midfield-with-njabulo-blom-loan-deal",
        "published": "2026-09-25T08:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}