Tributes have poured in for former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyabonga Zulu, who tragically passed away aged 31.
The 31-year-old lost his life after they were involved in a car accident in Mpumalanga in the early hours of Sunday.
Reports have indicated that teammate Nhlanhla Masina was also in the car and is in critical condition and is fighting for his life.
Phezulu FC defender made 80 appearances across his career and also represented Bafana Bafana under Shakes Masaba while also representing the U23 national team.
Tributes have since poured in for the late defender:
The Chairman and the Motsepe Family, the Board of Directors, Technical Team, Players, Management, Staff, Supporters of Mamelodi Sundowns FC & the entire Yellow Nation express their deepest condolences to the family and friends as we mourn the loss of former Mamelodi Sundowns… pic.twitter.com/EZaVKxPiI7
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) February 16, 2025
SAD NEWS FROM MPUMALANGA ABC MOTSEPE LEAGUE
Phezulu FC were involved in an accident on their way back from a game and unfortunately the accident claimed the life of former Siyabonga Zulu and Nhlanhla Masina.
Condolences go out to Zulu ,Masina families and the entire Phezulu FC pic.twitter.com/LS0nj3rZzN
— Football Stage (@Football__Stage) February 16, 2025
Former sundowns player Siyabonga Zulu has sadly passed circumstances around his death still unclear .
He was Gogo Maweni’s ex and baby daddy .
May his soul rest in peace 🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/A2epi8i6RQ
— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay) February 16, 2025
Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyabonga Zulu has tragically passed away following a car accident involving his ABC Motsepe League club, Phezulu FC, after a game.
His teammate, Nhlanhla Masina, also lost his life in the same incident. The football community is mourning the… pic.twitter.com/ACkg921nxC
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) February 16, 2025
Former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyabonga Zulu has passed on. His side, Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League club Phezulu FC were involved in a car crash, and Zulu, along with Nhlanhla Masina, lost their lives.
Condolences to the families and the football club. pic.twitter.com/aFjdCYlFfs
— A Dog That Bites (@SkepeMatsebane) February 16, 2025
Very sad news. Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyabonga Zulu has sadly passed away 😢 💔. May His Soul Rest In Peace👏🏼🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/JO1y6pKaY0
— Benjamin Nyirenda (@BenjaminNyirend) February 16, 2025
Rest in Peace Siyabonga “Findo” Zulu. pic.twitter.com/dt4KKjsyox
— peace xesi (@peace_xesi) February 16, 2025
RIP SIYABONGA ZULU#Chidima #Afrikaners #BBMzansi #unathi pic.twitter.com/GT9LdiYwNn
— Rock_Shandy (@Jessica_Rarah) February 16, 2025
