There has been a heartbreak in the football fraternity and for the people of the Eastern Cape after the liquidation of one of the clubs from the province.
Tornado FC – the third tier club that hosted Kaizer Chiefs in January at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane in the Nedbank Cup, has confirmed going into liquidation.
In what was the biggest match of their history, Tornado held their own against Amakhosi only to lose 1-0 in extra-time through an own goal.
Furthemore, Tornado are the reigning Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League champions. Due to financial constraints experienced in recent times, Tornado failed to honour up to three of their league matches this season.
In March this year, Tornado chairman Siphiwo 'Mawawa' Nyobo was shot dead outside the North End Stadium in East London.
Since the passing of the club's boss, his family struggled to finance the day-to-day operations of the club.
Tornado have issued a statement confirming that the Mdantsane-based club has been liquidated.
