KwaZulu-Natal Football Club called Durban City that participate at Motsepe foundation championship have lost one of their key player.
According to TimesLive: Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) side Durban City have confirmed their player Sinamandla Zondi has died.
Source stated that: The club did not give the details of how the player died but reports have been he collapsed in their league match against Milford FC at Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday night and was rushed to hospital.
The game, important in the title and playoffs race for top-placed City and seventh-positioned Milford, was suspended at half time amid the distressing circumstances. Milford were leafing 1-0.
— Durban City FC (@DurbanCity_FC) April 22, 2025
Stated “It is with sadness we confirm the passing of Sinamandla Zondi, known as ‘Sgora’, a loved member of the Durban City family. Sinamandla was more than a talented footballer, he was a teammate, a friend, a brother, a son and an inspiration to all who knew him.
“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends, teammates coaches, and everyone affected by this tragic loss.”
Durban City was known as Martzburg United previously is on the verge of gaining promotion to the Top league [Betway Premiership] as they are currently on the first spot.
Durban City have managed to collect 46 points from 25 games played and are 5 points above the second place Kruger United and they [Durban City] have one game in hand.
The details regarding the burial of the player will be announced/communicated in due course as they are awaiting the response from the family.
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
