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Tributes have poured in for former Golden Arrows captain Nkanyiso 'Sgora' Mngwengwe who sadly died early on Monday morning.
He was 30.
"Lamontville Golden Arrows Football Club would like to confirm the untimely passing away of our footballer Mr. Nkanyiso Mngwengwe. Sgora, as we in the Abafana Bes'thende family affectionately knew him, sadly passed in the early hours of the morning," the statement read.
Arrows head coach Steve Komphela spoke exclusively to Sport24, revealing that Sgora was a "humble" individual and knew exactly what he wanted out of life.
Tributes have immediately started to stream in from Premier Soccer League players and clubs.
It is with Great sadness that we learn of the passing of @goldenarrowsfc1 defender, Nkanyiso 'Sgora' Mngwengwe..
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) May 18, 2020
We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to his family, @goldenarrowsfc1 and the football fraternity at large.
May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/kJcGjTRhBx
?@Baroka_FC?
— Baroka Football Club (@Baroka_FC) May 18, 2020
We convey our deepest condolences to the Mngwengwe family and Golden Arrows on the untimely passing of Nkanyiso 'Sgora' Mngwengwe.
May his Soul Rest in Peace ?? pic.twitter.com/ooh4GBidqA
@HighlandsP_FC extends its deepest condolences to Nkanyiso "Sgora" Mngwengwe's family, Golden Arrows supporters and the entire football fraternity @goldenarrowsfc1 ?? pic.twitter.com/IV4eA47NGK
— Highlands Park FC (@HighlandsP_FC) May 18, 2020
Rest well, Nkanyiso Mngwengwe ??
— Maritzburg United FC (@MaritzburgUtd) May 18, 2020
The club extends their deepest condolences to the Mngwengwe family. #WeAreUnited pic.twitter.com/wbMneyCSaZ
???? RIP ????
— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) May 18, 2020
Join us in passing our condolences to the staff and players at Golden Arrows, as well as the friends and family of Nkanyiso Mngwengwe, who passed away this morning.
We may be rivals on the field, but we’re family off of it ??#Usuthu_Pride#RIP pic.twitter.com/w7WhkPASHq
The club mourns the passing of Golden Arrows stalwart Nkanyiso 'Sgora' Mngwengwe. Condolences to the family and Abafana Bes'thende community ????#RIP#NkanyisoMngwengwe pic.twitter.com/uEe0BEB3OA
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) May 18, 2020
Bloemfontein Celtic would like to convey its deepest condolences to the Mngwengwe Family and Friends on the passing of @goldenarrowsfc1 defender Nkanyiso 'Sgora' Mngwengwe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May his soul Rest in Peace.#LoveSiwelele??? pic.twitter.com/ReCZwghTVb
— Bloemfontein Celtic (@Bloem_Celtic) May 18, 2020
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Nkanyiso Mngwengwe's passing. Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to his family, friends and @goldenarrowsfc1. May he Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/oLyUZK3RmN
— Prosport International (@ProsportInt) May 18, 2020
We’d like to send our deepest and most sincere condolences to Mngwengwe family and Golden Arrows football club following the sudden and untimely passing of Nkanyiso Mngwengwe. #RIP ???? pic.twitter.com/m46Iu0KrMA
— Bidvest Wits (at ??) (@BidvestWits) May 18, 2020
Devastating news! Condolences to the Mngwengwe & @goldenarrowsfc1 family! RIP 'Sgora'... https://t.co/Z6qYGBO0jW
— Matthew Booth?? (@MatthewBoothZA) May 18, 2020
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Nkanyiso 'Sgora' Mngwengwe
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) May 18, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the Mngwengwe family and @goldenarrowsfc1. May his soul rest in peace ?? pic.twitter.com/K7rQ7qzhUu
? @orlandopirates is saddened by the news of the passing of @goldenarrowsfc1 Player Captain, Nkanyiso 'Sgora' Mngwengwe.
— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) May 18, 2020
We convey our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to @goldenarrowsfc1 and to the Mngwengwe Family, and pledge our profound moral support.
?????#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/vI8bA8bACQ
