Soweto giants Orlando Pirates have announced that Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala has died at the age of 75.
In a brief statement on Thursday, Pirates said Tshabalala’s death was “untimely”.
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Orlando Pirates is saddened by the passing of Soccer Legend, Stan “Screamer” Tshabalala.
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Erlier this year, Tshabalala spent some time in hospital after being shot during a home invasion.
“Bra Stan”, as he was affectionately known, was one of the biggest figures in the history of South African football.
In a distinguished career, Tshabalala was a founding member of Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs, and went on to wear the colours of Mamelodi Sundowns, where his nickname “Screamer” was earned.
In 1992, he was appointed as the very first Bafana Bafana head coach after South Africa was welcomed back into international football after years of isolation due to Apartheid.
In the 2000s, he moved on to Orlando Pirates, where he served as technical director, and later was seen as an “elder” at the club.
In recent years, he was part of the show “Sitting with Stan”, which was aired on SuperSport.
This is a developing story
Read the full statement released by the club below
The Tshabalala and Orlando Pirates Family is announcing the sad and untimely passing of Stanley Tshabalala this afternoon in hospital.
Bra Stan, as he was affectionately referred to by everybody, succumbed to the injuries he suffered when he was shot in March this year.
The Tshabalala and Orlando Pirates Family will furnish the details in due course. The public is advised to await the provision of the details for the arrangements going forward.
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