Cape Town – Mamelodi Sundowns has confirmed the death of its long-serving communications manager and staunch supporter, Alex Shakoane.
Shakoane died on Sunday following a short battle with stroke, media reports said.
“Alex Shakoane loved Mamelodi Sundowns immensely and was a loyal servant of football in Mamelodi, Tshwane and the whole of South Africa,” said the club in a statement.
“He was involved in Sundowns from its formative years in the 1970s.”
Chairperson of Mamelodi Sundowns, Tlhopie Motsepe said: “The Motsepe family, the Board, the Supporters and all the members of the Mamelodi Sundowns Family mourn and are deeply saddened by the passing of Alex” Goldfinger” Shakoane whom we all loved dearly.
“Bra Alex’s life was all about Mamelodi Sundowns and we will miss his unique contributions and larger than life personality.”
The club said Shakoane’s memorial and funeral details will be announced in due course.
Mamelodi Sundowns is deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of its long serving Communications Manager and staunch supporter, Alex Shakoane.
Alex Shakoane, loved Mamelodi Sundowns immensely and was a loyal servant of football in Mamelodi, Tshwane and the whole of… pic.twitter.com/1Zo3PPAp9t
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) May 7, 2023
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