Chippa United player gunned down in a suspected hit.

B y Lehlohonolo Lehana.

Chippa United academy graduate Chesley Jaftha was killed in a suspected hit in Rensburg Street in West End, Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape on Friday morning.

According to The Herald, Jaftha was killed in a suspected hit. A friend who was with him at the time was not harmed.

The 23-year-old was a graduate of the team’s academy, was part of Chippa feeder team, Peace Makers FC, and trained with the senior team. 

“Everyone at the club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our former MultiChoice Diski Challenge and feeder team goalkeeper, Chesley Jaftha, at the tender age of 23.

“Our thoughts are with the Jaftha family, colleagues and friends at this extremely sad time,” the club tweeted.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but he had suffered severe gunshots and died.

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