The former Leeds United Striker Phil Masinga, has died at the age of 49.
The South African played in the Premier League for the Yorkshire club for two years after joining from Mamelodi Sundowns in 1994.
He died at a Parktown hospital yesterday morning, after a long illness.
“He is gone. Our legend is gone…….It is not right‚” said Buddha Mathathe‚ the president of the South African Masters and Legend Football Association.
“It is such tragic loss for the family and for the entire country.
“He is no ordinary legend‚ he was an international legend.”
Last month, Phil had been admitted to Tshepong Hospital and later moved to Parktown.
Leed United Football Club also paid tribute to Phil.
