Mzansi football fans are heartbroken after the ‘God of Football’ passed away

• South African fans are saddened by the death of former Orlando Pirates and Pretoria Callies legend Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe
• The 71-year-old passed away at his home in Atteridgeville on Tuesday, November 19, after a long battle with illness
• Local football fans send their heartfelt condolences to the family of the man who had a 30,000-seat stadium named after him

Local football fans are mourning the death of Mzansi legend Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe, who passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

The 71-year-old sadly passed away at his home in Atteridgeville after the Orlando Pirates legend endured a long battle with illness and deteriorating health.

During his career in the 1970s and 1980s, the midfielder made a name for himself playing for Pretoria Callies and Orlando Pirates, but also in Hong Kong.

Mzansi mourned the loss of Moripe on Twitter (X):

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Moripe was fondly known for his skills and has a stadium named after him, where PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns play.

Former Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy star Bernard Parker was among Moripe’s many fans and even visited the older legend in March.

Fans express their condolences

Local football fans took to social media to mourn Moripe’s death, while fellow Mzansi legend Stanley ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala also passed away earlier this year.

David Mangwana says Moripe will be remembered:

‘Rest in peace, Ntate Ditokitoki; at least thanks to Motsepe you were honored while you were alive.”

Bricks Makhubela was respectful:

“Rest in peace ‘Master’ of football.”

Moh Lekganyane sent condolences:

‘My condolences to the family. At least he saw that the stadium was named after him. We celebrated him while he was alive.”

Bra Bob Hudson is proud of Moripe:

‘May his soul rest in peace. Pheli’s pride.’

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Elvis Mhlongo was emotional:

“May your soul RIP.”

Siya Khalanga paid their respects:

“Rest King of Football.”

Divine Themba Mpila has fond memories:

“Modimo wabolo, rest in peace. One of the greatest legends and the first to play in Asia.”

Phatela P Mothapo is heartbroken:

“RIP great man, #Masterpieces Lucas Moripe.”

Zolisa Mateyise said Mzansi honored the legend:

“Rest in peace, and I like what they did by naming a stadium after him while he was still alive.”

Yes, Biyase said Moripe has a legacy:

“RIP to the great ones. Condolences to the family.”

South African fans are mourning a former Mamelodi Sundowns coach

If Short news Local fans reportedly mourned the loss of former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Johan Neeskens on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

The three-time UEFA Champions League winner died at the age of 71 in Algeria while working for the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

Source: Kort Nieuws