Mamelodi Sundowns’ former defender Siyabonga Zulu has lost his life at the age of 31 in a car crash.
CAR CRASH KILLS FORMER MAMELODI SUNDOWNS PLAYER SIYABONGA ZULU
As first reported by Soccer Laduma, the details of Zulu’s passing were unclear. However, several posts on social media claimed that the former Sundowns defender died while travelling in Mpumalanga from Driekoppies to Secunda. The tragedy occurred after the Soweto-born player’s team, Phezulu FC, faced Sivuta Stars in the ABC Motsepe league.
Meanwhile, Sundowns have released an official statement of condolences.
“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 player, Siyabonga Zulu and teammate at Phezulu FC – Nhlanhla Masina.
“The Bafana Bafana international, Zulu, featured for some of the top flight teams, including Orlando Pirates, Chippa United, and Platinum Stars. We pray that the Almighty gives comfort and strength to the friends and former teammates of Zulu and Masina. Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones, families and everyone associated with Phezulu FC. May their souls rest in peace.“
SPHELELE MKHULISE TO LEAVE MAMELODI SUNDOWNS?
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder has reportedly attracted interest beyond Mzansi boarders.
According to Soccer Laduma, the 28-year-old midfielder is targeted by Algerian giants CR Belouizdad and an unnamed Belgian club.
PRAISE FROM TEBOHO MOKOENA
Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena believe Sphelele Mkhulise has some Andries Iniesta in him.
“I’m a very big fan of Siphelele Mkhulise,” Mokoena told iDiski Times. “I’ve been a huge fan of him, ever since I saw him first play at Black Leopards. I just love how his natural style, everything is natural, so effortless, and when you train with him. I see him every day and this boy is so good.
“I think I don’t know if it’s him sleeping on himself or whoever, or people who don’t see this quality I see. Maybe it’s because he’s grown up there,” added the Sundowns midfield maestro.
“It’s always like that when you’re in one team until you retire, they think ‘ah this one is this or that’ but I love him and how he plays,” added Mokoena.
“I’ve just always been a fan of him even before he was my teammate. He’s so good, man, he’s more Sipho Mbule-style, or like Iniesta, he’s an Iniesta. He can dribble past people, he can pass – he’s so good. Ai yai, yai. I enjoy watching him with the ball, connecting with defenders, midfield, attack,” concluded the Sundowns midfielder.
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