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Tributes have been pouring in on social media following the death of Golden Arrows defender Nkanyiso Mngwengwe.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – NOVEMBER 10: Nkanyiso Mngwengwe of Golden Arrows during the Absa Premiership match between Golden Arrows and Baroka FC at Princess Magogo Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)
Mngwengwe passed on in the early hours of Monday morning.
In a statement, Arrows boss Mato Madlala said she was saddened by Mngwengwe’s passing.
“I am saddened by the passing away of Nkanyiso Mngwengwe,” said Madlala.
“I remember when he first arrived at Arrows as a promising footballer, full of energy. He was always ready to fight for the team and acquitted himself well over the years.
“I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Nkanyiso’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult moment,” added Madlala.
Premiership clubs took to social media to pay tribute to the 30-year-old, who made his debut for Arrows in 2013.
☠ @orlandopirates is saddened by the news of the passing of @goldenarrowsfc1 Player Captain, Nkanyiso ‘Sgora’ Mngwengwe.
We convey our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to @goldenarrowsfc1 and to the Mngwengwe Family, and pledge our profound moral support.
⚫⚪????⭐#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/kB1N16CzM9— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) May 18, 2020
We are saddened by the news of the passing of Nkanyiso ‘Sgora’ Mngwengwe. Our deepest heartfelt condolences go to the bereaved family, Lamontville Golden Arrows fraternity and friends.
Akuhlanga lungehlanga.
May his soul rest peacefully. pic.twitter.com/3m9fdVBt0Q
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) May 18, 2020
We convey our deepest condolences to the Mngwengwe family and Golden Arrows on the untimely passing of Nkanyiso ‘Sgora’ Mngwengwe.
May his Soul Rest in Peace ???? pic.twitter.com/ooh4GBidqA
— Baroka Football Club (@Baroka_FC) May 18, 2020
@HighlandsP_FC extends its deepest condolences to Nkanyiso “Sgora” Mngwengwe’s family, Golden Arrows supporters and the entire football fraternity @goldenarrowsfc1 ???? pic.twitter.com/IV4eA47NGK
— Highlands Park FC (@HighlandsP_FC) May 18, 2020
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Nkanyiso ‘Sgora’ Mngwengwe
Our deepest condolences to the Mngwengwe family and @goldenarrowsfc1. May his soul rest in peace ???? pic.twitter.com/K7rQ7qzhUu
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) May 18, 2020
We’d like to send our deepest and most sincere condolences to Mngwengwe family and Golden Arrows football club following the sudden and untimely passing of Nkanyiso Mngwengwe. #RIP ???????? pic.twitter.com/m46Iu0KrMA
— Bidvest Wits (at ????) (@BidvestWits) May 18, 2020
???????? RIP ????????
Join us in passing our condolences to the staff and players at Golden Arrows, as well as the friends and family of Nkanyiso Mngwengwe, who passed away this morning.
We may be rivals on the field, but we’re family off of it ????#Usuthu_Pride#RIP pic.twitter.com/w7WhkPASHq
— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) May 18, 2020
Rest well, Nkanyiso Mngwengwe ????
The club extends their deepest condolences to the Mngwengwe family. #WeAreUnited pic.twitter.com/wbMneyCSaZ
— Maritzburg United FC (@MaritzburgUtd) May 18, 2020
Bloemfontein Celtic would like to convey its deepest condolences to the Mngwengwe Family and Friends on the passing of @goldenarrowsfc1 defender Nkanyiso 'Sgora' Mngwengwe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May his soul Rest in Peace.#LoveSiwelele????⚪ pic.twitter.com/ReCZwghTVb
— Bloemfontein Celtic (@Bloem_Celtic) May 18, 2020
The club mourns the passing of Golden Arrows stalwart Nkanyiso 'Sgora' Mngwengwe. Condolences to the family and Abafana Bes'thende community ????????#RIP#NkanyisoMngwengwe pic.twitter.com/uEe0BEB3OA
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) May 18, 2020
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