Fawaaz Basadien skips Stellenbosch training as Downs intensify pursuit
24th July 2025
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SABC Sport has learnt that left back Fawaaz Basadien was a notable absentee during Stellenbosch FC training this morning – a big indication that talks between the club and Mamelodi Sundowns are progressing.
The Brazilians are one of two Betway Premiership teams who have long been admirers of the defender, the other being rivals Kaizer Chiefs, although they have given up by signing two left backs recently.
Sundowns are yet to make any big moves in the current transfer window and Basadien has now emerged as a serious target ahead of the start of the 2025/26 season with the MTN8 next week.
The public broadcaster has been made aware that the Bafana Bafana international this morning watched the training session from the sidelines having been part of pre-season under coach Steve Barker in the days prior.
Stellies have been reluctant to sell Basadien for some time now and even offered the player a new long-term contract extension – forcing potential suitors to bid heavy figures to get any deal over the line.
It’s one of the reasons Chiefs could not get their target.
However, Sundowns, with a reputation of triggering buyout clauses, are believed to have made their intentions clear on Basadien.
The reigning league champions successfully purchased striker Iqraam Rayners and midfielder Jayden Adams from Stellies by tabling bids that left the side from The Winelands no choice but to sell.
With Basadien skipping training it suggests they may very well get this deal over the line in the coming days.
