By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
DSTV Premiership outfit Richards Bay has confirmed the passing of one of their players who featured against Kaizer Chiefs over the weekend.
Siphamandla Mtolo has died after collapsing during a training session on Tuesday morning.
It is with deep sadness to announce that Richards Bay Football Club has untimely lost one of the midfielders, Siphamandla “Spepe” Mtolo. He collapsed this morning during training,” said the club in the statement.
“The club is not in a position to provide further information at this stage and asks that his family’s privacy is respected in this difficult time of bereavement.
“His presence both on and off the pitch will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers of everyone in Richards Bay Football Club are with his family, friends and loved ones.
“A further statement will follow in due course,” the statement added.
Mtolo joined Richards Bay in 2020 from their provincial rivals Uthongathi FC and played an integral role in helping the club gain promotion in the 2021/22 season.