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Cape Town - South African footballer Thembinkosi Mbamba has died after being involved in a car accident, his club has confirmed.
The 23-year-old played for TS Galaxy FC, the National First Division club that had stunned Kaizer Chiefs last weekend by winning the Nedbank Cup final in what was one of South African football's great underdog stories.
Mbamba had started that match before being substituted.
While details surrounding the accident are unclear, the club confirmed the news via its social media channels on Saturday morning.
"A sad morning for the TS Galaxy family as we woke up to the sad news of Thembinkosi Mbamba's passing," the club tweeted.
"Last week we were celebrating with him, today we mourn him.
"Our sincere condolences to his family during this difficult period. Sleep well young Rocket."
The PSL have confirmed that a moment's silence will be held before the promotion/relegation play-off match between Royal Eagles and Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila
A sad morning for the TS Galaxy family as we woke up to the sad news of Thembinkosi Mbamba's passing. Last week we were celebrating with him, today we mourn him. Our sincere condolences to his family during this difficult period. Sleep well young Rocket. pic.twitter.com/pCKyxH0orv
— TS Galaxy FC (@TSGALAXYFC) May 25, 2019
We will never forget! RIP Mbamba ???? pic.twitter.com/7y8EijGN7B
— TS Galaxy FC (@TSGALAXYFC) May 25, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Thembinkosi Mbamba. Our condolences to the TS Galaxy family ?? pic.twitter.com/pNaNS9V4Es
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) May 25, 2019
We are saddened by news of the passing of @TSGALAXYFC player, Thembinkosi Mbamba.Heartfelt condolences to his family, club, friends and football fans in general. pic.twitter.com/CgK3t9FVlW
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) May 25, 2019
@TSGALAXYFC we are so sorry for your loss??That feeling of loss will never leave you! Celebrate his life rather than mourn his death??RIP Thembinkosi Mbamba pic.twitter.com/8mv2WE4QCC
— Ajax Cape Town (@ajaxcapetown) May 25, 2019
We're extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Thembinkosi Mbamba. Our thoughts and prayers are with @TSGALAXYFC and Mbamba's family. The whole nation mourns with you. pic.twitter.com/zrM0eWFBBC
— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) May 25, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the families, friends and football fraternity for the sad loss of @TSGALAXYFC player Thembinkosi Mbamba . May his soul Rest In Peace ?? #RIPThembinkosi #GoneTooSoon pic.twitter.com/1Gr3TkW6tG
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) May 25, 2019
We are saddened by news of the passing of @TSGALAXYFC player, Thembinkosi Mbamba.Our condolences and prayers go out to his family, club and friends pic.twitter.com/ky6X7BmkQh
— Lamontville Golden Arrows FC (@goldenarrowsfc1) May 25, 2019
