Local soccer club AmaZulu FC confirmed the untimely passing of Bonginkosi Ntuli on Sunday afternoon.
In a club statement shared on social media, the AmaZulu team wrote:
“It is with a very heavy heart that we inform you of the untimely passing of our beloved centre-forward and loyal servant, Bonginkosi Ntuli. Ntuli was very recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer which metastasized and ultimately led to his death at the Midlands Medical Centre Private Hospital in Pietermartizburg this afternoon. May his beautiful soul rest in eternal peace. The club requests privacy and patience be granted to his family and friends at this difficult time.”
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According to SowetanLIVE, it is believed that Bonginkosi was admitted to hospital last week.
Many fans and local celebrities shared their condolences to Bonginkosi’s family and friends:
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My sincere condolences to the Zungu family,Ntuli family and @AmaZuluFootball 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/LmowaU3485— Siphiwe Tshabalala (@siphiweshabba) November 5, 2023
Bonginkosi Ntuli was just 32, in September this year he got married and barely 2 months into the marriage the wife must bury her husband 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/oa4fo3ZcOt
— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay) November 5, 2023
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To the Ntuli family & @AmaZuluFootball Club with the multitudes of Usuthu followers, our deepest condolences on your loss. This is truly tragic.
He maintained a true sense of dignity & pride in the work he did on the football field and life in general.#MHSRIP pic.twitter.com/oOBYTS1iQJ
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) November 5, 2023
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