Tributes pour in for Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper coach

Brazilian Alexandre Revoredo, who joined Chiefs as goalkeeper coach in June 2016, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday morning at the Life Bedford Gardens Hospital in Bedfordview.

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“When I first saw and knew u I told the gents this man is crazy little did I know that u just a happy person. I’ve never seen u mad even when we lost a match you would cheer us up whatever illness took you must have been a monster cause u the strongest man I’ve ever came across.

“I still can’t believe you gone I know u smiling down and saying everything is ok I wish I could do the hand shake one more time ma nigga I know ur in a better place now my condolences to ur family will miss you soldier when I heard u sick I told the gents his too strong to go down to anything THANK YOU ALEX ❤️💔😢✌🏿 (sic),” wrote Amakhosi and Bafana defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele, on his Instagram account.

Former Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro said: “With deepest sympathy for the loss of our Great Coach… May Your Soul Rest In Peace Coach (sic).”

“Descanse Em Paz 🙏🏽 The happiest soul I’ve ever come across, We will miss you Bheleza,” wrote Chiefs midfielder Keagan Buchanan on his Instagram account.

May Your Soul Rest In Eternal Peace #Beleza thanks a lot for the role you played in my career 🙏🏻 I’m going to miss you😢😢😢 💔💔

A post shared by itukhune32🇿🇦 (@itukhune32) on Aug 31, 2017 at 4:23am PDT

The late Alex Revoredo aka Popeye was a man who loved his job & someone who always brightened up the change room with his bubbly character. pic.twitter.com/x036yio2pO

— Orlando Pirates FC (@Orlando_Pirates) 31 August 2017

With deepest sympathy for the loss of our Great Coach.. May Your Soul Rest In Peace Coach 😢😢💔

A post shared by Tendai Ndoro (@tendaindoro_7) on Aug 31, 2017 at 2:16am PDT

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Descanse Em Paz 🙏🏽 The happiest soul I’ve ever come across, We will miss you Bheleza 💔

A post shared by Keagz Buchanan 🚀 (@keagzxbuchanan10) on Aug 31, 2017 at 2:00am PDT

💔💔R.I.P GolleRRo💔💔

A post shared by Moeneeb (@moeneeb) on Aug 31, 2017 at 2:08am PDT

To a true warrior and an amazing spirit💔 May your soul Rest In Peace Coach Alex. @kcfcofficial #amakhosi4life✌ A truly sad day. May God guide and protect your family in all they do. Thank you for your inspiration and unbelievable spirit of positivity. Love&Peace

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