Richards Bay captain Siphamandla Mtolo sadly passed away on Tuesday morning after collapsing during a training session.
The 29-year-old played all 90 minutes in his side’s defeat to Kaizer Chiefs at the weekend as he made his sixth appearance of the season. Now, just days later, the club have confirmed his untimely demise.
“It is with deep sadness to announce that Richards Bay Football Club has untimely lost one of its midfielders, Siphamandla ‘Spepe’ Mtolo, who collapsed this morning during training,” the club said in a statement.
“The club is not in a position to provide further information at this stage and asks that his family’s privacy is respected during this difficult time of bereavement.”
“His presence both on and off the pitch will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers from everyone at Richards Bay Football Club are with his family, friends and loved ones.”
Pictured above: Siphamandla Mtolo
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