The South African football fraternity is mourning the death of Free State Stars chairman Mike Mokoena.
The Ea Lla Koto chairman, one of the founding members of the NSL and longstanding member of the executive committee, has passed away.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirmed the sad news of Mokoena’s passing in a media release on Wednesday.
Tributes have since poured in, with South Africa clubs sending their condolences to Free State Stars and the Mokoena family.
Ajax Cape Town are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Mike Mokoena.
We would like to send our deepest and most sincere condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time. #RIP ❤️ pic.twitter.com/j5awqpHOwR
— Ajax Cape Town (@ajaxcapetown) June 17, 2020
Chairman Kaizer Motaung has extended his heartfelt condolences to Mokoena family. Motaung reacted with shock to the news of the passing of FS Stars Chairman Mr Mike Mokoena. He describes Mokoena as a long time colleague in football & a friend. Ha moya wa hae o phomole ka kgotso! pic.twitter.com/KDeijPQgqb
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) June 17, 2020
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Free State Stars FC Chairman, Mike Mokoena.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family and friends 💙 pic.twitter.com/2dpnMMQ8ba
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) June 17, 2020
☠ @orlandopirates is saddened by the passing of South African Football Giant and one of the Founding Fathers of the League – Mike Mokoena.
On behalf of Chairman Dr. Khoza and the @orlandopirates family, we convey our deepest sympathy to the Mokoena family.
⚫⚪🔴⭐#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/mKKDgOjRa2
— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) June 17, 2020
@StellenboschFC is saddened by the news of the passing of Mr Mike Mokoena, the Chairman of @FreeStateStars. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Mokoena family as well as the club.
RIP Bra Mike 🙏. #StellenboschFC#RipBraMike pic.twitter.com/YWcs24GNvy— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) June 17, 2020
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Ntate Mike Mokoena#RIPNtateMikeMokoena pic.twitter.com/jRFj1LTlFz
— Free State Stars F.C Update (@FSStarsUpdate) June 17, 2020
Rest well, Mike Mokoena 💙
Our deepest condolences to the Mokoena family 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ODOFB5k14x
— Maritzburg United FC (@MaritzburgUtd) June 17, 2020
We are saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Mr Mike Mokoena, the Chairman of Free State Stars.
Our condolences go out to Mr Mokeona’s family, friends and all in the Free State Stars family.
May his soul rest in peace#RipNtateMokoena 😢 pic.twitter.com/CPnN6uShh8
— TS SPORTING FC (@TSSportingFC) June 17, 2020
🙏🏽 RIP 🙏🏽
We would like to convey our deepest sympathies with the friends and family of Free State Stars Chairman, Mr Mike Mokoena!
Your contribution to football in South Africa is respectably noted 💚
May his soul Rest In Peace 🙏🏽#Usuthu_Pride pic.twitter.com/9y2XlkmgG2
— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) June 17, 2020
We are saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Mr Mike Mokoena, the Chairman of Free State Stars.
Our condolences go out to Mr Mokeona’s family, friends and all in the Free State Stars family.
May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/e2nIJUr58E
— Lamontville Golden Arrows FC (@goldenarrowsfc1) June 17, 2020
Dr Irvin Khoza tribute to late Free State Stars Chairman, Mr Mike Mokoena https://t.co/8Ni0dgeg8C pic.twitter.com/NsRal3GZ13
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) June 17, 2020
