Free State Stars midfielder Jantjie passes away
He died in a car accident.
Sinethemba Jantjie. Picture: Free State Stars
Free State Stars midfielder Sinethemba Jantjie passed away in the early hours on Monday morning, the football club announced.
Jantjie’s car was involved in an accident.
“The club plans to meet with Jantjie’s family, after which they will give further details of the funeral and memorial arrangements,” said the club.
“Jantjie was a late bloomer in the PSL, making his debut in his late 20s in 2016/17. He was a regular starter for Stars and his good form caught the eye of Gavin Hunt at Bidvest Wits, who had signed him on a pre-contract for next season.”
Former Stars coach Luc Eymael sent his condolences.
“Very sad to hear this news. Jantjie my boy RIP. Condolences to his family and to all Free states stars family,” read a tweet from Eymael.
Jantjie had signed a pre-contract to join Bidvest Wits next season.
We ate Phakaaathi, would like to send our deepest condolences to the Jantjie family and the whole of Free State Stars.
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