The Kaizer Chiefs family have gathered to collectively mourn the loss of defender, Luke Fleurs.
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Kaizer Chiefs players, coaches and staff have come together to mourn the untimely passing of Luke Fluers, who tragically lost his life after being shot during a hijacking on Wednesday evening.
The club gathered at a courtyard in the Kaizer Chiefs Village to pray and celebrate the life of the 24-year-old player.
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Chiefs honour Fleurs
Amakhosi are finding strength in prayer following the Luke Fleurs' heartbreaking death that's shaken the SA football fraternity.
Chiefs' social media pages posted images of the players in their training gear, standing arm-in-arm with coaches and staff members for a moment of silence and prayer in remembrance of Fleurs.
Despite not making his official debut for the Glamour Boys since joining in October last year from SuperSport United, "Pelas" was already a popular figure in the Chiefs dressing room, with his teammates expressing their grief over his death.
Although Amakhosi are currently grief-stricken over losing Fleurs, Saturday's encounter against Chippa United is set to go ahead, with a moment of silence to be observed in every DStv Premiership fixture this weekend.
Here's how Chiefs, the Premier Soccer League, SuperSport United and other prominent SA football figures reacted to Fleurs' news:
Tribute to Luke ??
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) April 4, 2024
SuperSport United CEO Stanley Matthews pays tribute to Luke Fleurs, "Everyone at SuperSport United is heartbroken by the tragic passing of our former player Luke Fleurs.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents and family and also with Luke's friends at… pic.twitter.com/FcKph6aGef
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) is shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Kaizer Chiefs defender, Luke Fleurs.
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) April 4, 2024
In this moment of profound loss, the PSL extends deepest sympathies to Kaizer Chiefs Football Club, the Fleurs family, and the entire football community.
In… pic.twitter.com/F0biFYNIvW
Very sad indeed crime is on another level ,another talent gone so soon. Me condolences @KaizerChiefs and the Family of Luke Fleurs #MHSRiP ?????? https://t.co/DAFXB29kBH
— Lucas Radebe (@LucasRadebe) April 4, 2024
Luke no man ???????? pic.twitter.com/KWdx4ZadJ3
— Kaitano Tembo (@4kaitano) April 3, 2024
Fly high my brother ????? pic.twitter.com/kCFbuzRyBK
— Lyle Lakay (@LyLo_7) April 4, 2024
An Excellent player.I admired his defensive qualities and his ability to play out of defence.
— Farouk Khan (@FaroukKhan9) April 4, 2024
A great loss.
Our Condolences to his loved ones.
May his soul rest in peace.
Tributes continue to pour in following the death of Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs. Fleurs was killed during a hijacking in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Former South Africa under 23 head coach David Notoane, who worked with Fluers, remembers him.
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) April 4, 2024
Watch: https://t.co/VeOFdllGZF pic.twitter.com/enCOevSp7l
???Go well Luke Fleurs.
— Football SA (@SAFootClassics) April 5, 2024
Kaizer Jnr: "I think we are shocked in disbelief and have a lot of anger at the same time. It was a very sombre day at the Village. We've never experienced anything like this, losing a squad player. It's been a difficult day.
"Luke had a radiant smile… pic.twitter.com/YktEtAMDcr
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