South African Football Association (SAFA) Chairman Dr Danny Jordan mourns Orlando Pirates‘ super fan Mandla “Mgijimi” Sindane who passed away on Tuesday.
South African football family is mourning a prominent supporter of it top-flight. Mgijimi as he was nicknamed, died on Tuesday from asymptomatic disease.
“Football has lost a colourful and ardent supporter of the game. He hardly missed any of the Pirates games and his flamboyant character put him among Mzansi’s prominent football fans” Dr Jonny Jordaan said.
“Him, Mama Joy Chauke, Saddam Maake, Dejan Miladinovic, Botha Msila, Robert ‘Mzekezeke’ Nkosi and Masilo Machaka have been the face of South African football fans adored around the globe. We are really saddened by Mgijimi’s untimely departure. May his soul rest in peace.” he added.