Tributes on social media have been pouring in for Bonginkosi Ntuli after AmaZulu announced his untimely passing, aged 32. Check it out!
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AmaZulu stunned the South African football fraternity on Sunday by announcing the passing of striker Bongi Ntuli.
Usuthu confirmed that Ntuli was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and lost his life on Sunday afternoon at a Pietermaritzburg hospital.
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The likes of Teko Modise, Siphiwe Tshabalala and Stellenbosch head coach Steve Barker all took time to pay tribute to the veteran striker.
RIP Bongi Ntuli
The South African football fraternity was saddened to hear news of the untimely passing of AmaZulu striker Bonginkosi Ntul, after a short battle with cancer.
Ntuli, who was affectionately known as "Diego Costa" or "Mdeva" did duty for clubs like Golden Arrows, Platinum Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns, finishing his career at Usuthu, after joining in 2019.
Current and former players expressed sorrow on social media upon hearing the tragic news of Ntuli's passing, with coaches Steve Barker, TS Galaxy's Sead Ramovic, Shaun Bartlett and Pitso Mosimane honouring the late Pietermaritzburg-born star.
Our heartfelt deepest condolences to the Family of Bongi Ntuli and ??@AmaZuluFootball?.Rest in peace my boy.
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) November 5, 2023
This is very sad and difficult to believe. pic.twitter.com/6cVXXhIRou
Really sad news????
— Steve Barker (@Barker_Stevee) November 5, 2023
Bongi joined us at AmaZulu in Jan 2015 turned our season around that year.
One the best forwards I've worked with. Such an amazing person on off the field??
My sincere condolences to Bongi family, the Zungu family the entire AmaZulu FC family?????? https://t.co/I42z2b27cP
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"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," reads a statement from AmaZulu.
"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 Pietermaritzburg this [Sunday] afternoon.
"May his beautiful soul rest in eternal peace. The club requests privacy and patience be granted his family and friends at this difficult time. Further announcements will be made in due course," concluded Usuthu's statement.
Here's how the clubs and players reacted to Ntuli's untimely passing:
Rest In Peace my brother ????? pic.twitter.com/y9TKmAgOIH
— Keagan Buchanan (@keagan_buchanan) November 5, 2023
Costa????????
— Siphiwe Tshabalala (@siphiweshabba) November 5, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Zungu family,Ntuli family and @AmaZuluFootball ?????? pic.twitter.com/LmowaU3485
Everyone at the club is saddened to hear the passing of Bonginkosi Ntuli.
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) November 5, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences go out @AmaZuluFootball and his loved ones.
RIP Bongi ????? pic.twitter.com/zYfjglK5AW
Richards Bay Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of AmaZulu FC Striker Bonginkosi Ntuli.
— Richards Bay FC (@RichardsBayFC_) November 5, 2023
Our deepest condolences go out to Bonginkosi's family, the Zungu family the entire AmaZulu Football Club family during this difficult time ?????#NatalRichBoyZ pic.twitter.com/tBwSLlZbbe
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Bonginkosi Ntuli. ??
— Maritzburg United FC (@MaritzburgUtd) November 5, 2023
Our deepest condolences to the Ntuli family, friends and everyone at @amazulu_fc May his soul rest in peace#weareunited #bluearmy?? pic.twitter.com/AAS7WCwtWW
Stellenbosch Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of Bonginkosi Ntuli.
— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) November 5, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences go out to @AmaZuluFootball, his family, friends, and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace??? pic.twitter.com/QNpPo43y4X
Sekhukhune United Football Club is saddened by the passing of Bonginkosi Ntuli.
— Sekhukhune United F.C. (@SekhukhuneFc) November 5, 2023
Our sincere condolences to the Ntuli's Family, Friends the entire AmaZulu FC family??????
RIP - Bonginkosi Ntuli pic.twitter.com/hoh4X3kG2n
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