By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
File Photo.
Kaizer Chiefs’ longest serving captain Johannes ‘Ryder’ Mofokeng has died.
Chiefs confirmed the news on their Twitter account this afternoon.
Amakhosi tweeted: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our legend and longest-serving Kaizer Chiefs captain Johannes ‘Ryder’ Mofokeng.
“The Club Chairman [Kaizer Motaung] has on behalf of the Club expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family & friends.
“Robala ka kgotso Phoka.”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our legend and longest serving Kaizer Chiefs captain Johannes ‘Ryder’ Mofokeng.
The Chairman has on behalf of the Club expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family & friends.
Robala ka kgotso Phoka. pic.twitter.com/4mwCvSTvtn
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 2, 2021
Mofokeng starred for Chiefs from 1975 to 1985‚ captaining the club for most of that period.
He was part of a golden generation that included the likes of Pule “Ace” Ntsoelengoe and Teenage Dladla who built Chiefs into the huge club they became almost overnight‚ playing beautiful football‚ sweeping up trophies and attracting legions of fans from their official formation in January 1970.
Fullview sends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mofokeng during this difficult time.