Orlando Pirates has confirmed the death of their official, former coach, and former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Stanley ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala.
According to the statement released by the club, the 75-year-old Tshabalala passed away in hospital on Thursday afternoon.
“The Tshabalala and Orlando Pirates Family is announcing the sad and untimely passing of Stanley Tshabalala this afternoon in hospital.
Bra Stan, as he was affectionately referred to by everybody, succumbed to the injuries he suffered when he was shot in March this year.
The Tshabalala and Orlando Pirates Family will furnish the details in due course.
The public is advised to await the provision of the details for the arrangements going forward,” read the statement.
Tshabalala has been recovering after he was shot during a burglary at his home in March this year.
He was the first national coach of Bafana Bafana when the country was readmitted into FIFA in 1992.
Meanwhile, the South African Football Association (SAFA) paid its tribute to Tshabalala and his family, adding that he made a huge mark for the country and at club level.
“I wish to extend my sincerest condolences to the family of Stanley Tshabalala, and we are praying for them to be comforted.
May God grant the family healing during this difficult time.
This news is such a shock and we as SAFA would like to convey our deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow to his family, friends and the club during this difficult time,” said the SAFA President.
Bra Stan created the famous and entertaining “piano and shoe-shine” as Sundowns coach in the 1980s.
He is also a founding member of Kaizer Chiefs and its former chief scout.
