South African Defender Alongside Ex Bafana Bafana Star Die in Car Accident, Mzansi Mourns
- South Africa football community have been thrown into mourning after a defender and a former Bafana Bafana star die in a ghastly car accident
- The two players and their teammates at Phezulu FC were reportedly returning from their match against Sivutsa Stars when the unfortunate event happened
- Fans sends their condolences and tribute to both players' families on social media after the news of their passing was announced
A South African defender, Nhlanhla Masina, has passed on after being involved in a car accident that also took the life of a former Bafana Bafana star.
The two players currently play for Phezulu FC and lost their lives after their team bus was involved in an accident on their way back from their match against Sivutsa Stars at Driekoppies Stadium.
Masina, who once played for TS Sporting, also has one of his teammates, Thabo Mosadi, struggling for his life as he's in a critical condition at the hospital.
Source: Twitter
Masina, Zulu passed away in tragic car accident
According to a report by iDiskiTimes, former South African international, Siyabonga Zulu lost his life in the tragic car accident alongside Masina.
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Zulu was a former Mamelodi Sundowns player and also had a stint with Orlando Pirates in the academy before going on to ply his trade with Phezulu FC in the lower division.
The former Bafana Bafana star died at the age of 31, and the news about his death sparked reactions from South Africans on social media.
SA mourn the death of Masina and Zulu
Skhomo23 said:
"Tragic 💔, just three weeks ago, he was in Meadowlands, Mahlobo ground to support masters team yabo Thuso Phala and Jabu Maluleke. Good human being ( poor discipline as a Pro but a good man) RIP 💔🕊️"
Saeed Zondi wrote:
"My deepest condolences to their families and friends... May their souls rest in peace💔."
Mack Mahlako commented:
"Sad news indeed, may their soul rest in peace. Strength to the families."
SC_Radebe8 reacted:
"May their loved ones find peace as the rest at The Creator's presence 🕊️."
SouthUnfiltered shared:
"Condolences to Zulu and Masina families. Phezulu FC players were involved in an accident on their way back from a game the accident claimed the life of former Sundowns player Siyabonga Zulu and Nhlanhla Masina."
P_MAX responded to the news:
"Codonelenes to the family and friends of Siyabonga Zulu and Nhlanhla Masina."
Almost_Venda wrote on social media:
"May their soul rest in eternal peace and more strength to their families."
Nhlanhl29759527 said:
"This is another sad chapter in football and we send our deepest heartfelt condolences to the families and the football fraternity for the tragic loss of our colleagues, may their souls rest in eternal peace🙏🏾🙏🏾."
Tom D. Harry implied:
"Our roads are killing fields. So many footballers we've lost on the road."
Young cricketer dies during game
Briefly News also reported that a young cricketer, Retshegofetse Sennelo, died after colliding with his teammate during a cricket game.
The 16-year-old was confirmed dead at the Sunward Park Netcare Hospital in Boksburg.
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