Mamelodi Sundowns Mourn the Passing of Alex Shakoane!
Mamelodi Sundowns Mourn the Passing of Alex Shakoane! The veteran great passed away over the past weekend.
Mamelodi Sundowns Mourn the Passing of Alex Shakoane! The veteran great passed away over the past weekend.
Mamelodi Sundowns have paid tribute to Alex Shakoane. Goldfingers passed away over the weekend, the club announced.
Shakoane was a long serving member of Mamelodi Sundowns, serving over 30 years. He was he Communications Manager and Supporter Mobiliser at the club.
“Mamelodi Sundowns is deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of its long serving Communications Manager and staunch supporter, Alex Shakoane.” The club stated.
“Alex Shakoane loved Mamelodi Sundowns immensely and was a loyal servant of football in Mamelodi, Tshwane and the whole of South Africa. He was involved in Sundowns from its formative years in the 1970s.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shakoane family, his friends and all Masandawana.
“Further details regarding the memorial and funeral service will be announced in due course.
“Alex Shakoane will forever live in the hearts and minds of all Masandawana.
“Robala ka kgotso Shakwane ‘a Kgomo Le Motho!”
Club chairman Tlhopie Motsepe also took the time to pay tribute to Goldfingers.
“The Motsepe family, the Board, the Supporters and all the members of the Mamelodi Sundowns Family mourn and are deeply saddened by the passing of Alex ‘Goldfinger’ Shakoane whom we all loved dearly. Bra Alex’s life was all about Mamelodi Sundowns and we will miss his unique contributions and larger than life personality.” He stated.
The PSL confirmed that all matches will observe a moment of silence before kick-off this weekend. Mamelodi Sundowns Mourn the Passing of Alex Shakoane!
