Tributes Pours In For The Late Stanley Tshabalala

Tributes continue to pour in for the late Orlando Pirates Technical Director Stanley Tshabalala.

Yesterday, Pirates announced the passing of the legendary Tshabalala, who was popularly known by the name Bra Stan after he succumbed to injuries he suffered when he was shot back in March this year during a house break-in at his home.

“The Tshabalala and Orlando Pirates Family is announcing the sad and untimely passing of Stanley Tshabalala this afternoon in hospital.

“Bra Stan, as he was affectionately referred to by everybody, succumbed to the injuries he suffered when he was shot in March this year.

“The Tshabalala and Orlando Pirates Family will furnish the details in due course. The public is advised to await the provision of the details for the arrangements going forward,” the club’s statement read.

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His untimely passing saw his former club, Mamelodi Sundowns, also sends its condolences to his family and everyone related to the fallen legend.

“The Chairman and the Motsepe Family, the Board of Directors, Technical Team, Players, Management, Staff, Supporters of Mamelodi Sundowns FC & the entire Yellow Nation express their deepest condolences to the family and friends as we mourn the loss of Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana Coach, Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala.

“As the person who introduced the shoe-shine-and-piano brand of football, Screamer’s legacy, life, and memory will be celebrated beyond the football fraternity.

“The enormous contribution made by the much loved and jovial Screamer Tshabalala in sport will forever be celebrated.

“We pray that the Almighty comforts and strengthens the Tshabalala family, his friends, and colleagues.

“May his soul rest in eternal peace. Lala ngoxolo Mshengu,” Sundowns’ statement on various social media platforms read.

One of Kaizer Chiefs founding members also coached the South African male senior national team, and he passed away at the age of 75.

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The CoverUp we would love to take this time and send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family of Tshabalala, Pirates, Sundowns, Chiefs, and the entire South African football fraternity for the passing of the legendary Stanley ‘Bra Stan’Tshabalala.