TS Sporting in mourning as midfielder passes away
"KG was a dedicated member of the team and always willing go an extra mile. His sudden passing leaves a huge hole in the TS Sporting family," said the club in a statement.
Katlego Mojela of TS Sporting has sadly passed away. Pic: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
GladAfrica Championship side, TS Sporting are in mourning following the passing away of Katlego Mojela who fell ill in training and later died in hospital. The club have released a statement confirmed the sad news.
“TS Sporting Football Club would like to confirm the untimely passing away of our footballer Mr. Katlego Mojela also known as “KG”. KG sadly passed away after complaining of dizziness during training on the 25 September 2020 at TS Sporting Village and was rushed to Nelspruit Medi-Clinic. KG joined TS Sporting at the beginning of 2019/2020 season after being scouted at 2019 ABC Motsepe Play-Offs in Cape Town,” read the statement.
Mojela played 27 games in his first season with Abantu Bemthetho and scored four goals.
“KG was a dedicated member of the team and always willing go an extra mile. His sudden passing leaves a huge hole in the TS Sporting family. We would like extend our sincere condolences to KG’s family, friends and teammates. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time.”
The club said the details of Mojela’s funeral would be announced at a later stage. As Phakaaathi we also extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends teammates and the entire TS Sporting family.
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Official Statement regarding the passing of our player, Katlego #KG Mojela. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.#RipKG ???? pic.twitter.com/IddgI5lSWI
— TS SPORTING FC (@TSSportingFC) September 26, 2020
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