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Toure leaves Stellies to join UAE outfit Baniyas

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Ismaël Touré of Stellenbosch FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, on 11 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Stellenbosch FC have confirmed that defender Ismael Toure has parted ways with the club to join UAE Pro League outfit Baniyas.

The Ivorian joined the Cape Winelands side from Marumo Gallants during the 2023-24 season.

The 27-year-old went on to score two goals and assist a further two in 76 appearances across all competitions.

Toure becomes the third player to leave the club, behind Brian Onyango, Shaakir Ahmed and Liam De Kock.

“Stellenbosch Football Club can confirm that defender Ismaël Touré has completed a permanent transfer to UAE Pro League side Baniyas,” Stellies said in a statement.

“Toure leaves Stellenbosch after two successful seasons in which he made 76 appearances across all competitions, helping the club win the Carling Knockout in 2023, reach the MTN8 final in 2024, and progress to the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final earlier this year.

“The Ivorian centre-back famously scored the equalising goal in the aforementioned Knockout final against TS Galaxy as Stellies went on to win their first-ever top-flight trophy at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, cementing his status in the club’s folklore.

“Everyone at Stellenbosch FC would like to thank Ismaël for his service to the club and wish him well as he embarks on the next chapter of his career in the United Arab Emirates.”