Muchichwa: It's painful how Batchelor died

Cape Town - Former Kaizer Chiefs star Robson Muchichwa says the death of former teammate Marc Batchelor is painful for him to come to terms with.

Last week Monday, Batchelor was shot several times in his car by two assailants on a motorbike and died on the scene.

Recent reports have suggested the motive for the attack may have been linked to the former footballer's role in a drug trafficking ring.

The former Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Moroka Swallows striker was sadly just 49-years-old.

Muchichwa told KickOff: "He was a great guy both on and off the field.

"My greatest memories playing with him was when we won the Rothmans Cup. That was a great memory with him at Kaizer Chiefs.

"He was a born winner and he hated to lose. We would always sit down to discuss combinations and how we can score goals.

"I am grateful that I contributed to his career and he also contributed to my career.

"He is a legend and contributed to football in South Africa. It's a loss. It's painful how he died. It's sad, but death is something that as human beings we can't control."