SuperSport United has confirmed that their former player and Zimbabwe goalkeeper George Chigova has passed away.
The 32-year-old was diagnosed with heart problems in July, and has not played for the club since. SuperSport confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday and sent their condolences.
“It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing of former SuperSport United player, George Chigova.
“George had two stints with the club, having joined us in 2014 from Dynamos in Zimbabwe. He rejoined SuperSport in 2020 after having played for Polokwane City from 2015.
“While he just started seven games for the club, he formed a great backup and training partner for the likes of Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss and Boalefela Pule,” read the statement.
Chigova also represented his native Zimbabwe making 32 appearances. The statement described him as a great club man, a gentleman loved by current and former players and everyone at the club.
“Even though his official time with SuperSport ended in June 2023, he was a great visitor to the training ground and stadium to support the team. We convey our deepest condolences to his family and friends both in SA and Zimbabwe during the difficult time and a very sad time,” added the statement.
Chigova becomes the second Premier Soccer League player to lose their life this month, a few days ago, AmaZulu’s Bonginkosi Ntuli died aged 32 after losing his battle against an “aggressive form of cancer.”
Earlier in March, Richards Bay captain Siphamandla Mtolo also died after collapsing during a training session at the age of 29.
