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Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Tendai Ndoro: Zimbabwe international striker found dead aged 40 as club release statement
Tendai Ndoro, who played for Zimbabwe and Orlando Pirates as a striker, has been found dead at the age of 40 in his house in Johannesburg, South Africa Former Zimbabwe striker Tendai Ndoro has passed away at the age of 40. Ndoro was found dead inside his home in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was reportedly battling a long-term illness. The striker played 14 times for Zimbabwe between 2013 and 2017, scoring five goals, and turned out for South African clubs Orlando Pirates, Ajax Cape Town and Highlands Park, as well as spending a season in Saudi Arabia with Al-Faisaly and in Oman with Al-Orouba. His former club Orlando Pirates said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former striker Tendai Ndoro. The club extend heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time." Another of his former clubs wrote on social media: "Cape Town Spurs FC are saddened by the passing of former Ajax Cape Town player, Tendai Ndoro. We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Tendai's family and friends. May he Rest In Peace." Ndoro scored 25 goals in 48 league appearances for Orlando Pirates between 2015 and 2017. He made quite the impression on the South African side's supporters, who sent their condolences on social media. One fan wrote: "So heartbreaking. Tendai Ndoro will always be remembered for the joy he brought to the game and the memories he gave us. "My deepest condolences to his family and the entire Pirates family. May his soul rest in peace." Another added: "I will never forget his screamer against Kaizer Chiefs…RIP legend Ndoro." A third wrote: "We will never forget him. 2016/17 Made his name. May his soul REST IN PEACE." "He loved this club, respected the badge, we're saddened by his passing, may his wife and kids find peace in this difficult times. May his soul rest in eternal love and peace," a fan posted.
SowetanLIVE
19 hours ago
- Sport
- SowetanLIVE
Former Pirates and Zimbabwe striker Tendai Ndoro has died
Former Zimbabwe, Orlando Pirates, Ajax Cape Town striker Tendai Ndoro has reportedly died at the age of 40. Details surrounding his death remain unclear, but it is believed he was found unresponsive at his apartment in Johannesburg on Monday. Ndoro impressed at Zimbabwean side Chicken Inn and caught the eye of Mpumalanga Black Aces in the Premier Soccer League and later moved to Pirates, Ajax CT and Highlands Park. He retired after playing for Highlands Park in 2020 due to illness.
TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Former Pirates and Zimbabwe striker Tendai Ndoro dies
Former Zimbabwe, Orlando Pirates, Ajax Cape Town striker Tendai Ndoro has reportedly died at the age of 40. Details surrounding his death remain unclear, but it is believed he was found unresponsive at his apartment in Johannesburg on Monday. Ndoro impressed at Zimbabwean side Chicken Inn and caught the eye of Mpumalanga Black Aces in the Premier Soccer League and later moved to Pirates, Ajax CT and Highlands Park. He retired after playing for Highlands Park in 2020 due to illness.
The Citizen
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
A wet and wild affair in ABC Motsepe League
In a thrilling ABC Motsepe League encounter, title-chasing Gomora United FC flexed their muscles with a dominant 2-0 away victory over Wits, narrowing the gap on log leaders Highlands Park to just seven points. Read more: Roosevelt High School girl's soccer gives a powerful performance in a 5–1 victory against Allen Glen The visitors from Alexandra came out firing on all cylinders, determined to take advantage of the opportunity to claw back points in the title race. From the first whistle, Gomora looked hungry, piling early pressure on the home side with a flurry of attacks and back-to-back corners. Their persistence paid off midway through the first half when they were awarded a penalty following a defensive lapse from Wits. Up stepped Thapelo Maleka, who calmly slotted it home to the bottom left corner, sending the keeper the wrong way, to give his side the lead and swing the momentum firmly in Gomora's favour. But Wits was not ready to roll over just yet. Mfumo Khosa came close to equalising when his thunderous strike rattled the post, while Obakeng Rathebe's shot hit the side netting as the home side started to build momentum towards the end of the half. Despite the late surge from Wits, Gomora took a narrow 1-0 lead into the break. The second half was all about Gomora. Despite heavy rain making conditions tough underfoot, the visitors maintained their composure and possession, turning the screws on Wits' defence. Roger Majafa had an early chance to double the lead but sent his shot wide. Gomora continued to turn up the pressure, and their dominance finally bore fruit when Sydney Tsoane delivered a sublime curling cross into the box. Majafa made no mistake this time, latching onto the delivery and firing past the keeper to make it 2-0, emphatically sealing the result. Also read: Exciting soccer action at the Engen Knockout Qualifiers Wits tried to rally late on, but their efforts fell short against a resolute Gomora defence. As the final whistle blew, the visitors walked away with three crucial points, moving to 64 on the table with a game in hand. Highlands Park remains top with 71. Wits, meanwhile, remain in 8th place on 40 points, with coach Kgabo Ditsebe admitting the penalty was a turning point. 'We tried our best to contain them in the first half. After the penalty, everything changed. We lost the ball too much in the central areas, and although we pushed our forwards up, it didn't work out.' Ditsebe remained optimistic, stressing the importance of making the most of their remaining fixtures. 'Every game now is crucial. We have to push for better results going forward.' As the title race heats up, Gomora FC are showing no signs of slowing down, and with form like this, Highlands Park will be watching their rearview mirror closely. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! Related article: Keeping healthy with soccer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
