Mamelodi Sundowns star defender passes on in car accident

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Motjeka Madisha has passed on in a motor vehicle accident in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Madisha’s death comes just two weeks after fellow teammate Anele Ngcongca passed on in accident as well. The 25-year-old defender formed part of Pitso Mosimane’s historic Mamelodi Sundowns side.

The defender earned over 130 appearances for Mamelodi Sundowns while winning three league titles, the Telkom Knockout, the Nedbank Cup, the CAF Champions League and Super Cup.

Mamelodi Sundowns star Motjeka Madisha passes on

The death of Motjeka Madisha was confirmed by The South African Footballer’s Players Union on Sunday morning while Kick-Off confirmed the news as well.

#RIP #MotjekaMadisha, we are heart broken. The @Masandawana defender passed away in a car accident in Johannesburg, in the early hours of this morning. Our condolences to his family, friends and football fraternity. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/znJ5FXmekI

— South African Football Players Union (@SAFPU_Official) December 13, 2020

Madisha also cemented his place in the Bafana Bafana squad during recent years. This website would like to extend our deepest of condolences to friends, family and Mamelodi Sundowns for the loss of their star.

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