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11 hours ago
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Mamelodi Sundowns mourn former chairman Angelo Tsichla
Former Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Angelo Tsichlas passed away on Tuesday. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix Former Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Angelo Tsichlas, who died in a car accident on Tuesday evening, was deeply passionate about the club and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure its success. Tsichlas – though he held the chairmanship role – was content to let his managing director wife, Nastasia, take the spotlight as Sundowns dominated the domestic game, particularly in the early stages of the Premiership-era. But do not misconstrue that to mean he was not an integral part of laying the foundation for the Brazilians becoming the giants they are today. Current Sundowns owner Patrice Motsepe summed up Angelo's contribution to the club in his message of condolence to the Tsichlas family: Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading 'I am deeply saddened by the passing of (Tsichlas), who was an outstanding football administrator and a close friend. Angelo and Natasha made enormous contributions — with the Krok family and before them Zola Mahobe — to the development and growth of Mamelodi Sundowns. "We are all immensely grateful to them for laying the foundations for the current success of Mamelodi Sundowns. Angelo will forever live in our hearts and minds. May Angelo Tsichlas' soul rest in peace.' While Angelo always cut the figure of a serious club boss who took no nonsense from anyone — be it players or officials — he had a softer side too, often flashing his infectious smile behind the spectacles whenever one visited the Sundowns offices at PresMall in downtown Johannesburg. A lingering memory I have of Tsichlas is of a night at Loftus Versfeld Stadium when Sundowns won their maiden Castle Premiership title. As the players celebrated on the pitch, Angelo came rushing up to the press box. The Chairman and the Motsepe Family, the Board of Directors, Technical Team, Players, Management, Staff, Supporters of Mamelodi Sundowns FC & the entire Yellow Nation express their deepest condolences to the family and friends as we mourn the loss of former Mamelodi Sundowns… — Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) June 25, 2025
The Citizen
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Sundowns mourn the passing of former owner Angelo Tsichlas
Although details remain sketchy, the crash reportedly occurred on Solomon Mahlangu Drive in Pretoria. Patrice Motsepe acknowledge's fan after he bought majority share in the club, with Angelo Tsichlas during the 2002/03 Castle Premiership football match between Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 March 2003 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix Mamelodi Sundowns have extended their condolences to the family of former club owner Angelo Tsichlas, who has tragically passed away. According to multiple media reports, Tsichlas died in a car accident on Tuesday. Although details remain sketchy, the crash reportedly occurred on Solomon Mahlangu Drive in Pretoria. Tsichlas, along with his family, ran Masandawana until the club's acquisition by current owner and billionaire Patrice Motsepe in 2003. ALSO READ: Mamelodi Sundowns: All the permutations in Group F He was co-owner of the Brazilians during the club's rise in the late 1990s and played a pivotal role in its development until Motsepe's takeover. Sundowns released an official statement on their social media platforms, expressing heartfelt condolences to the Tsichlas family. His passing comes on the eve of Sundowns' crucial FIFA Club World Cup clash against Fluminense on Wednesday night. 'The Chairman and the Motsepe Family, the Board of Directors, Technical Team, Players, Management, Staff, Supporters of Mamelodi Sundowns FC & the entire Yellow Nation express their deepest condolences to the family and friends as we mourn the loss of former Mamelodi Sundowns owner Angelo Tsichlas,' Sundowns said in at statement. ALSO READ: Ouadd-who? Five things you may not know about the new Pirates coach 'We pray that the Almighty God comforts and strengthens his family, friends, business associates and everyone that knew him. Angelo and the Tsichlas family contributed significantly to the South African football landscape and played a pivotal role in the growth of Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club. The legacy, life and memory of Angelo will be carried on by the many lives he continued to touch. May the soul of Angelo Tsichlas Rest in Peace.'
