Mamelodi Sundowns & KRC Genk Pay Tribute to Anele Ngcongca!
The 33 year old was commemorated by two of his former clubs this weekend. He tragically passed away in a car accident last week.
Mamelodi Sundowns & KRC Genk Pay Tribute to Anele Ngcongca! Both teams held up his famous number 16 shirt.
KRC Genk has already retired the #16 shirt at the club. Ngcongca had been part of the squad since 2007, before leaving them.
He built strong relationships in his time in Belgium. His death drew responses from the club itself (KRC Genk) as well as former players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois.
Sad to hear former Genkie Anele is no longer with us. Being one of the most enthusiastic players I have ever met, I’ll always remember your smile and will carry your positive mindset with me. We’ll miss you deeply, my friend. My thoughts go out to your family. ? https://t.co/DMbrVx3ONM
— Thibaut Courtois (@thibautcourtois) November 23, 2020
Before their match at home to Cercle Brugge, the current Genk players all held up the famous #16 shirt before the match kicked off.
Onze elf jongens betreden het veld in een shirt met het rugnummer 16 ter nagedachtenis van Anele Ngcongca.
Voor altijd Genkie. Voor altijd onze nummer 16. Voor altijd in ons ?.#krcgenk #mijnploeg pic.twitter.com/WxfOPLEPzf
— KRC Genk (@KRCGenkofficial) November 28, 2020
In the PSL, Kermit Erasmus and Themba Zwane both unveiled Anele’s #16 shirts during their goal celebration.
Another great win for Masandawana and a Befitting Tribute to “Koti”?
? https://t.co/vbx9DDzVVm#Sundowns #DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/cOdXp50sXJ
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) November 28, 2020
In addition, all PSL teams held a moment of silence before matches kicked off as they paid their respects to Anele Ngcongca and all lives lost due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mamelodi Sundowns & KRC Genk Pay Tribute to Anele Ngcongca!
