Former Chippa coach Roger Sikhakhane has died

National first division club Royal Eagles took to Instagram to confirm that coach Roger Sikhakhane has died.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BptRDNygQWr/

Sikhakhane (42) has had several stints as Chippa United boss and he guided Thanda Royal Zulu to Absa Premiership qualification in the 2016/17 season.

The cause of the 42-year-old’s death is still unknown.

Many have taken to social media to express their shock and share their condolences.

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) will observe a moment of silence for Sikhakhane at this weekend’s round of Telkom Knockout matches.

Rest well, old friend 💙

The Team of Choice has learnt of the passing of coach, Roger Sikhakhane.
A great servant to the beautiful game.
We convey our heartfelt condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
May his soul rest in peace.#WeAreUnited pic.twitter.com/oTJ0VQtKkd

— Maritzburg United FC (@MaritzburgUtd) November 3, 2018

The club is saddened to learn of the passing of South African coach Roger Sikhakhane. Thoughts and prayers are with the family and all affected by this tragic loss. #RIP 💙 pic.twitter.com/gufj43qkJh

— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) November 3, 2018

❤️| RIP Roger Sikhakhane.

Soccer Laduma would like to extend our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Sikhakhane family during this difficult period. pic.twitter.com/vd4OTiIvyN

— Soccer Laduma (@Soccer_Laduma) November 3, 2018

Rest in Peace Roger Sikhakhane 

AmaZulu FC would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the family of Roger Sikhakhane who has succumbed to a long battle with illness. #Usuthu_Unite pic.twitter.com/K1suXBs1Wv

— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) November 3, 2018