Tributes pour in for Cedric ‘Sugar Ray’ Xulu following his death at 81
The soccer legend died after a battle with cancer.
Cedric ‘Sugar Ray’ Xulu. Image: Twitter / @robertmarawa
After AmaZulu Football Club confirmed the death of South African soccer legend Cedric “Sugar Ray” Xulu on Monday, numerous tributes poured in for him.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sugar Ray Xulu, an AmaZulu legend. Our condolences go out to all his friends and family during this tragic time,” the club announced on Twitter.
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government also paid tribute to Xulu.
“He put the province and country on the map despite the constraints of the time. This is a generation that succeeded when odds were stacked against them and left a permanent footprint in our landscape,” said KZN premier Sihle Zikalala in a statement.
Xulu was 81 years old when he died in Pinetown following a battle with cancer.
The soccer legend had the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont named after him.
In his career, Xulu also played for Mbabane Swallows in Swaziland.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sugar Ray Xulu, an AmaZulu legend.
Our condolences go out to all his friends and family during this tragic time! 🙏🏽
Rest In Peace legend! 💚#Usuthu_Pride pic.twitter.com/YShLc3ZQnY
— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) May 4, 2020
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sugar Ray Xulu, an @AmaZuluFootball legend.
On behalf of @KZNGOV, Premier Sihle Zikalala @sziks & The people of #KZN, Our condolences go out to his friends and family during this tragic time! 🙏🏽
Rest In Peace legend! 💚 pic.twitter.com/wp2KBFNXDw
— KZN Provincial Gov (@kzngov) May 4, 2020
RIP LEGEND!!
Cedric "Sugar Ray" Xulu…… 💔🙏🏾💔 pic.twitter.com/NzfHvtt5xR
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) May 4, 2020
The Abafana Bes'thende family are very saddened to hear the passing of soccer legend Cedric "Sugar Ray' Xulu. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. May time heal the sadness that you feel with the loss. pic.twitter.com/eXQIIgsj7U
— Lamontville Golden Arrows FC (@goldenarrowsfc1) May 4, 2020
Legend of the game has fallen.
RIP bab Cedric "Sugar Ray" Xulu
💔🙇♂️🙏 pic.twitter.com/J1iGrT0N9M
— Lehlogonolo Ditshego (@DitshegoHloxx) May 5, 2020
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