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[GRAPHIC WARNING]: This article on the Motjeka Madisha car accident contains sensitive content that may be inappropriate for some readers. Viewer discretion is encouraged.
The football community has been in mourning once again after Mamelodi Sundowns defender Motjeka Madisha was killed in a car accident Sunday morning. The defender appeared 130 times by the Tshwane giants and had become a mainstay of the Bafana Bafana squad, before the tragedy struck.
Motjeka Madisha confirmed dead on Sunday, December 13
His death comes a few weeks after his former partner Anele Ngcongca died in similar circumstances. Colleagues from the PSL, current professionals and even the South African Union of Soccer Players have shared their condolences.
“RIP Motjeka Madisha, we are heartbroken. Masandawana’s defender was killed in a car accident in Johannesburg in the early hours of this morning. Our condolences to his family, friends and football fraternity. “
South African Union of Soccer Players
Mamelodi Sundowns has tweeted a message about Motjeka Madisha’s death, but did not elaborate. They called the public disclosure of information about his death “regrettable”, and the club confirmed that they will publish their own statement on Sunday afternoon.
Images from the accident scene in Midrand were also posted online overnight. The car used by Motjeka Madisha burst into flames after the impact, and it is understood that another occupant of the vehicle was also killed.
Motjeka Madisha lost her life after being involved in a horrible car accident on Sunday morning.#RIPMadisha pic.twitter.com/ayprcfDGNM
– Thulani Ndaba (@tndaba) December 13, 2020
This latest incident marks another tragic chapter for South African soccer, as Motjeka Madisha joins a long list of former professionals who have died in car accidents. The CAF Champions League treble winner passed away at age 25, leaving a nation to mourn the loss of another talented young superstar.
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Motjeka Madisha died 💔
Motjeka is the ninth SA player since 2003 to be killed in a car accident.Others are:
Anele Ngcongca
Sinethemba Jantjie
Mondli dlamini
Mondli Cele
Cecil Lolo
Richard Henyekane
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Lesley manyathela pic.twitter.com/8dePCwGsRI– AfricanSportsNetwork (@asn_kenya) December 13, 2020
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