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Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Anele Ngcongca, 33, was confirmed dead on Monday after the former Bafana Bafana defender was involved in a car accident in KwaZulu-Natal.
Anele Ngcongca confirmed dead on Monday, November 23
Details remain vague at this point, but it is understood that the accident occurred in Umlazi. The vehicle was found on a grassy edge next to the N2. Rescue teams arrived at the scene shortly after the accident occurred, but unfortunately, they were unable to save Ngcongca and he was pronounced dead this morning.
Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Anele Ngcongca dies at 33. He was involved in a car accident at KZN early this morning. May his soul rest in peace. #KCMGlobalSports # KCMGSFootball #DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/XYF910hrXg
– KCM Global Sports (@KCMGlobalSports) November 23, 2020
The career of Anene Ngcongca
Anele Ngcongca made more than 300 appearances at the highest levels of European football, participating in the most important flights from Belgium and France, respectively. He won the Belgian League and Cup with Genk during his nine-year stay at the club, which made his first Champions League appearance in 2012.
He joined the Mamelodi Sundowns in 2016, choosing to return home after a short loan stint at Troyes in Ligue 1. He won the lot with Pitso Mosimane, claiming three national accolades in the process – lifting the PSL trophy, the Nedbank Cup and the Telkom Knockout Cup during his four years at Tshwane, scoring once in 42 appearances.
AmaZulu loan in fatal car accident
Anele Ngcongca, a 53-time caps for South Africa, was ready to play for AmaZulu this season, before this tragic incident took his life. We share our condolences with family, friends and former co-workers.
Former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns defender who just joined AmaZulu, Anele Ngcongca has been killed in a car accident in Durban around 05:30 this morning. May your soul rest in peace 🙏😇 pic.twitter.com/97FVqQSKbJ
– Jozi FM Sports (@fm_jozi) November 23, 2020
- This is a story in development and we will have more updates throughout the day.
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