South Africa football captain Senzo Meyiwa has been shot dead in Johannesburg, police have said in a statement.
The 27-year-old Meyiwa was a goalkeeper for Orlando Pirates and had captained South Africa in their last four matches in the African Nations Cup qualifiers.He was shot dead when intruders entered his girlfriend's house in Vosloorus, a town 20 miles south of Johannesburg.
He had played in a match yesterday when his side advanced to the semi-finals of the South African League Cup, defeating Ajax Cape Town 4-1.
And he was pictured looking happy with girlfriend Kelly Khumalo, a South African pop star, earlier on Sunday.
Meyiwa was in action last night when he helped his team the Orlando Pirates defeat Ajax Cape Town 4-1
Meyiwa's club, the Orlando Pirates, issued a statement following the death of their captain tonight
Former national manager Stephen Keshi said: 'Sad to hear about the passing of the Bafana Bafana Goal Keeper and Captain Senzo Meyiwa. My prayers are with his family and the team.'dailymail
RIP!...
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