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Former Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club defender Siyabonga Zulu (31) was reportedly killed in a car accident on Saturday.
Zulu, who was playing for ABC Motsepe League side Phezulu FC at the time of his death, was killed alongside his teammate Nhlanhla Masina.
Meanwhile, former Ajax Cape Town and Swallows FC’ winger Thabo Mosadi is said to be in a critical condition and fighting for his life in hospital.
According to reports, the accident happened when the players were travelling home to Secunda, Mpumalanga after playing Sivutsa FC at the Driekoppies Stadium on Saturday, 15 February.
Sundowns confirmed the deaths of Zulu and Masina in a touching tribute on Instagram.
“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,” Sundowns wrote on Instagram.
Zulu was previously in a turbulent relationship with traditional healer Gogo Maweni with whom he shares a child.
In January 2019, Zulu was fired by Sundowns after missing a disciplinary hearing. He also appeared on the Moja Love reality TV show No Excuse Pay Papgeld after Maweni accused him of failing to pay maintenance for their child.
Subsequently, Zulu’s family accused Maweni of destroying the star’s soccer career. In June 2022, Maweni shocked many when she admitted to have cast a spell on Zulu.
Maweni is yet to comment on the news of Zulu’s death.
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