Tributes pour in for Shakes Kungwane
| Friday May 30, 2014 10:17
He was 43 years old. He played for Kaizer Chiefs for eight years – (1990-1998). He also appeared in the colours of Manning Rangers from 1999 to 2001 and won two caps for Bafana Bafana.
The former Chiefs star, who was also capped by South Africa, retired in 2002 and had latterly become a highly regarded football analyst on SuperSport.
He also had a coaching stint with Mpumalanga Black Aces.
“We are all stunned and saddened by this awful news,” said Alvin Naicker, SuperSport’s head of production. “Shakes brought vitality, knowledge and understanding to his role at SuperSport.
He was adored by everyone.
This is a sad day for football lovers, who will recall Shakes for his wizardry on the ball.”
SuperSport extends sympathies to Kungwane’s family.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) also added their voices in mourning the passing of Kungwane.
“It is with great sadness that we have learned of the loss of one of South Africa’s favourite football sons. Shakes was loved my many football followers from all walks of life for his extraordinary skill, which is now rare in the football world.
He was also a gifted football analyst whose humour kept many glued to the television screens week in week out,” said SAFA president Dr Danny Jordaan upon hearing the news.
“He represented Bafana Bafana twice in his football career and the South African football fraternity is poorer without him.
The Association is deeply saddened about his untimely passing. He will be sadly missed. May his soul rest in peace.” (Supersport)