So long, brother Mzion
“Mzion”, as Mofokeng was popularly known, was admitted to hospital for low blood pressure and diabetes last Tuesday and he died yesterday at the age of 60.
The SA Football Supporters’ Association (Safsa), of which Mofokeng was a founder member and first vice-president, has reacted with shock to the news of his death.
Safsa secretary-general Siyabulela Makunga told The Star yesterday that they visited Mofokeng in hospital on Monday and were assured he was stable and recovering. “When we heard that he had died this morning , we were all shocked,” Makunga said.
He said Mofokeng would be remembered as a man of principle whose ideals included seeing supporters united and striving for the transformation and development of football.
“He founded the association alongside prominent names in football such as Nyawana (Freddie Mashile), Saddam (Freddie Maake) and Gladys Gailey,” he said.
Pirates spokesman Mickey Modisane said: “We are saddened by Mzion’s sudden death. With Pirates competing in the Caf Club Champions League this coming season, we had hoped that he would be there to motivate our players. Our condolences go to his family.”
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