Former Mamelodi Sundowns owner Solly Krok has passed away. The club announced the news via social media over the weekend.
FORMER MAMELODI SUNDOWNS OWNER SOLLY KROK DIES
Former Mamelodi Sundowns owner – Solly Krok – has passed away at the age of 95.
Full Statement from the club:
“The Chairman and the Motsepe Family, the Board of Directors, Technical Team, Players, Management, Staff, Supporters of Mamelodi Sundowns FC & the entire Yellow Nation express their deepest condolences to the family and friends as we mourn the loss of former Mamelodi Sundowns owner Solly Krok.
“We pray that the Almighty God comforts and strengthens his family, friends business associates and everyone that knew him.
“Solly and the Krok family played a pivotal role in the growth of Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club and contributed immensely to the South African business community.
“The legacy, life and memory of the beloved Solly Krok will be carried on by his family and the many lives he touched through his passion for the beautiful game. May the soul of Solly Krok Rest in Peace.“
MIGUEL CARDOSO REACTS TO BIG WIN OVER ORLANDO PIRATES
Mamelodi Sundowns showed no mercy in a 4-1 bashing of Orlando Pirates at the Loftus Versfeld last Saturday.
Speaking to the media at the post-match conference of the victory, the Portuguese coach Cardoso urged his Sundowns players to remain humble and grounded. He told them the most crucial statement would be the title moving into the hands of his Sundowns players in May.
“It’s important to win, not for a statement win but most importantly, to believe in ourselves more and more. The statement will be in the end when we win the championship,” Cardoso said.
“Until then, it’s just about respect for ourselves. If you don’t put your foot on the ground. I love that expression when you say ‘hit the ground running but my feet are on the ground,” the Sundowns mentor added.
“I know my responsibility and will not let anyone around me not to take things seriously. I will not allow that so let’s hope we can keep them (feet on the ground) there but now it’s time to cheer up.
“We should be happy with the victory because it’s an important victory and we should celebrate when we win but, I told the players ‘celebrate today but please sleep well and don’t lose time and go out to lose your time’ because they need to sleep and recover,” concluded the Sundowns tactician.
