Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Alton Meiring has passed away. His former club confirmed the news in an official statement.
ALTON MEIRING DIES
As initially reported by iDiski Times, Meiring died on Sunday at the age of 48 in Cape Town. Meiring holds the Premiership Soccer League record of scoring goals for nine different clubs.
“Former Bafana Bafana striker Alton Meiring has sadly passed away. The 48-year-old, who had two caps for Bafana, played for several clubs, including Mamelodi Sundowns, Moroka Swallows, Jomo Cosmos, Golden Arrows and Manning Rangers. We, at iDiski Times, would like to express our condolences to Meiring’s family and friends,” the report added.
Meiring scored for AmaZulu, Golden Arrows, Moroka Swallows, Cape Town Spurs, Manning Rangers, Sundowns, Jomo Cosmos, Mother City and Platinum Stars – as confirmed by Opta Jabu.
STABBED TO DEATH
Speaking to Thabiso Mosia on Radio 2000, Meiring’s brother, Alton, confirmed that the former Sundowns striker was stabbed by a tenant at one of his rented properties.
“Alton was renting out rooms, and some people who were staying there were being helped by Alton. On his way to church, he stopped to drop off something.
“One of the tenants opened the door and just stabbed him till he died.
“What’s shocking here is that we know the person who killed him. He has handed himself over to the police and is now in custody. This is one of the people that Alton helped a lot. He was even staying there for free,” Shane concluded.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS STATEMENT
Meanwhile, the club known as Kabo Yellow have sent out condolences to the Meiring family.
“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 striker, Alton Meiring.
“Some of the top flight teams that the Bafana Bafana international played for are AmaZulu, Jomo Cosmos, Hellenic, Golden Arrows and Moroka Swallows. We pray that the Almighty gives comfort and strength to the Meiring family, his friends and former teammates.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and family. Rest in Peace, Alton,” Sundowns concluded.
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