Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Shaun Bartlett has paid an emotional tribute to Nkanyiso 'Sgora' Mngwengwe, who sadly passed away.
Bartlett worked with Mngwengwe during his time in the technical team of Abafana Bes'thende between 2012 and 2015.
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"I'm deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the passing and sudden death of Nkanyiso Mngwengwe. He was affectionately known to everyone in the football fraternity as Sgora. When he came across my path in 2013, while still being an assistant coach Golden Arrows, I could see that this player was somebody that's on a mission and he wanted to make a success of his career in football," Bartlett told the media.
"When I became head coach in 2014, he became an integral part of our team in getting the club back to the PSL (Absa Premiership), and I think out of 30 games he played 25 and we never lost a game with him. That was the type of character he was – a true leader, a fighter, always willing to assist and help his teammates, and I think he wanted everybody just to be in the same mission as him as far as getting success were concerned," he said.
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"He will be solely missed. He's a player that never wanted to miss a game, even when he was injured he always wanted to be available and to play, and I think for me that was the type of a person that he was not just on the field but also off the field as well. Very reserved, very soft spoken but when it comes to his career and his commitment to the game there was no question. He was always determined to make a difference and that for me will always last in my memories. I'd lastly like to convey my condolences to his family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time of the sudden shock of his passing. Our prayers are continuously with you. May the soul of Nkanyiso 'Sgora' Mngwengwe rest in peace," the coach said.
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