Free State Stars player dies in car accident
Richard Henyekane, Free State Stars’ striker, has passed away after being involved in a car accident in Free State during the early hours of Tuesday morning.
In a statement, the club said, “Free State Stars hereby expresses its heartfelt condolences on the passing away of star striker Richard Henyekane in the early hours of this morning.
Henyekane, 31, was travelling with four other passengers when they were involved in an accident. He was the only one to lose his life in this incident.
“We wish to say to the Henyekane family that they must know that we are with them at all times.”
“To the Stars family of fans, sponsors, supporters and others we believe that this is a period in which you will remain steadfast in the praying for Henyekane’s teammates as they come to terms with this sad moment,” the statement read.
In December last year, Henyekane’s brother, former Golden Arrows defender, Joseph Henyekane passed on.
Fans react to the news of Henyekane’s passing:
Modern Black Youth @ItsYourBoySas: Sad eish “@SowetanLIVE: Free State Stars striker Richard Henyekane dies in car crash https://bit.ly/1DWW4oO pic.twitter.com/DGQ6XTzvFZ“
Moratuwa Mo Masoabi @MasoabiMoratuwa: Tragic RT “@SowetanLIVE: Free State Stars striker Richard Henyekane dies in car crash https://bit.ly/1DWW4oO pic.twitter.com/3JGRHhFl5x“
Cassy-Kay @cassandraLed: Another soccer star dies: Rip Richard Henyekane, death is very cruel I tel u.
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