Durban City's midfielder Sinamandla Zondi dies after collapsing ahead of game
JOHANNESBURG - Tragedy struck the South African football fraternity on Tuesday evening as Durban City player Sinamandla Zondi died during his team's match at Chatsworth Stadium.
Reports indicate that Zondi, a 22-year-old midfielder, collapsed while his team was warming up for a crucial Motsepe Foundation Championship fixture against fellow KZN club, Milford FC.
Zondi was given emergency treatment by paramedics and taken to the hospital, while the game got underway.
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