Mamelodi Sundowns & AmaZulu Mourn the Death of Anele Ngcongca!
The right back was set to join AmaZulu on loan from the champions. This is something that has ended before it even started
Mamelodi Sundowns & AmaZulu Mourn the Death of Anele Ngcongca! In a strange irony, the two sides played each other yesterday in the DSTV Premiership.
Less than 24 hours later after the match, Ngcongca lost his life in a fatal car accident. He was in KZN, set to be unveiled as an AmaZulu player in the coming week.
“Mamelodi Sundowns FC and AmaZulu Football Club and are saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former Bafana Bafana player, Anele Ngcongca.” The Sundowns website states.
“On Monday (23 November 2020) morning reports surfaced that a South African footballer had lost his life in a car accident in KwaZulu Natal.
“It has since been confirmed that the player is in fact, the 33-year old defender Anele Ngcongca who had been transferred from Mamelodi Sundowns to AmaZulu on loan.
“AmaZulu FC and Mamelodi Sundowns FC extend their deepest condolences to the Ngcongca family, former clubs, teammates, supporters, and the broader football fraternity as well as everyone who was touched by the life of this exceptional football ambassador.
“At this point both clubs would like to request that maximum privacy be afforded to the Ngcongca family during this very difficult time and allow the pertinent authorities to conduct the relevant investigations.
“More details will follow regarding the memorial and burial after consultation with the family.
Lala Ngoxolo Dlomo, Madiba, Yem-Yem!” the statement concludes.
Mamelodi Sundowns & AmaZulu Mourn the Death of Anele Ngcongca!
