Soccer Laduma wrote: SAFA Mourns Death Of Nine Players The South African Football Association (SAFA) sent its condolences to the families of the nine players who passed away in a car accident on Sunday (7 July 2013) travelling to Molteno - 70km outside of Jamestown in the Eastern Cape. The nine players formed part of the Inkwanca Local Football Association (LFA) squad who were travelling back from a friendly game held in Jamestown. The accident occurred around 19:00 in the evening. The deceased played for different teams and their names and teams are as follows; Welile Mbuti, Ntamehlo Mpumezo, Bushula Thembinkosi (all from Mighty Bucs); Mzwandile Kovi, Mjonto Sakhile, Msweli Abongile and Ngema Xola (all from Mighty Blues); Ntenetyana Anele (Difra FC); and Justice April (Dangerous Chiefs). A combined memorial service was held on Thursday, 11 July, at Inkwanca Local Municipality at the Molteno Rugby Stadium, organised by the Department of Transport and Local Municipality. For logistical purposes, the burial service will be held on different days – four players will be laid to rest on Saturday, 13 July 2013; one on Sunday, 14 July 2013, and the remaining four on Saturday, 20 July 2013. SAFA President Kirsten Nematandani said this was a great loss to local football and expressed his condolence to the families of the bereaved via a statement. “This is sad day for us as an Association, for the Inkwanca LFA and also for the entire football family,” said Nematandani. “The face of Inkwanca football will never be same without these players. We wish to express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the players who passed away. Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with them at this difficult time, and we hope they find strength to cope with their loss.” Chris Hani Regional Executive Officer Beja Maphelo also added his voice of sympathy to the families. “We will always remember these players as good role models to other youngsters. They always took football seriously and were eager to excel - they really left a glowing footprint for others. May their souls rest in peace,” said Maphelo. Yillaaa ngozi i reported about on the night ke le, where the road was closed for 4 hrs.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:59:11 +0000
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