Meyiwa has reportedly been shot dead after seven men entered his home in Johannesburg.
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South Africa goalkeeper and captain Senzo Meyiwa has been shot dead in Johannesburg, according to reports.
Lieutenant-General Solomon Makgale said the 27-year-old was shot at a house in Vosloorus, a township 20 kilometres south of the city, and was declared dead before he had reached to hospital.
The South African’s club Orlando Pirates also confirmed on Twitter the player had been killed.
“This is a sad loss to Senzo’s family, especially his children, to Orlando Pirates and the nation,” club chairman Irvin Khoza said in a statement.
Meyiwa played in Orlando’s 4-1 win over Ajax Cape Town on Saturday and had been in good form for the national team during the African Cup of Nations qualification phase.
South Africa teammates Dean Furman and Andile Jali reacted to the tragedy on Twitter.
Beyond devastated at the loss of our captain & friend Senzo Meyiwa. thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends at this terrible time.
Beyond devastated at the loss of our captain & friend Senzo Meyiwa. thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends at this terrible time.
— Dean Furman (@de4no22) October 26, 2014
Just got a call and I was sleeping but now I can’t sleep because of what I just had
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