Cape Town – Former Chippa United and Royal AM coach Mike Lukhubene was reportedly shot and killed in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on Sunday during an incident at the Coke Cup tournament.
Lukhubene, a well-known figure in South African and Western Cape Football, worked with several clubs in the Cape region and achieved success with Steenberg and Zizwe in the ABC Motsepe League.
According to iDiski Times, the incident occurred during a match where Lukhubene’s Tottenham side was competing. Lukhubene and another male were declared dead at the scene.
This is the second gun incident in local football recently, following shots fired at the ABC Motsepe League play-offs, the report said.
SAFA Cape Town, the local football association, has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities in their investigation.
“SAFA Cape Town have noted an incident which took place after the conclusion of fixtures at Site CLingelethu during Sunday’s SAFA Cape Town Coca-Cola Cup action.
“… “We are devastated to have heard what transpired, which was immediately attended to by SAFA Cape Town Vice President, Nomonde Ndyoko, who was at the venue on the day and was already outside the venue (departing) when notified of the news,” the report quoted SAFA Cape Town as saying.
The motive behind the attack is still under investigation, and the suspects remain at large, IOL reported.
Police spokesperson FC van Wyk said Lingelethu SAPS are conducting an investigation into a double murder case.
“Lingelethu police registered two counts of murder following a shooting incident this afternoon at about 5:50pm at a soccer stadium in Khayelitsha.
“Two males 37 and 46 were shot and fatally wounded.
“According to reports the victims were approached by unknown gunmen who shot them,” the report quoted Van Wyk as saying.
Following the news about his death, social media has been abuzz with condolence messages.
RIP Coach Mike ?️ really sad what’s going on in football ?
— Gavin Hunt (@gavinhunt12) June 11, 2023
Haaaibo. Yoh,
May your soul rest in peace Mike ?
Condolences to the Lukhubeni Family, his friends and colleagues ? ?
We are truly living on borrowed time.
— Luthando Zibeko (@LuthandoZibeko) June 11, 2023
I could not believe it when i heard the news at the stadium. May his soul rest in Peace.
— David Mogashoa (@DavidMogashoa) June 11, 2023
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