by Footballive Reporter
South African football fraternity is mourning the death of one of Mamelodi Sundowns’ long serving member, Alex Shakoane. Sundowns announced on Sunday evening the untimely passing of its long serving Communications Manager and staunch supporter, Shakoane through a statement.
The Chairman 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.”
Alex Shakoane, loved Mamelodi Sundowns immensely and was a loyal servant of football in Mamelodi, Tshwane and the whole of South Africa. He was involved in Sundowns from it’s formative years in the 1970s.
Further details regarding the memorial and funeral service will be announced in due course.
We at SportsLive Media would like to send our deepest condolences to the Shakoane family and Mamelodi Sundowns.