AmaZulu centre forward succumb to cancer

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DStv Premiership side AmaZulu football club centre forward Bonginkosi Ntuli has passed away, the club confirmed.

In a statement issued Usuthu said the 32-year-old football player was (very recently) diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

“This metastasized and ultimately led to his death at the Midlands medical centre private hospital, in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday afternoon.

“The club requests privacy and patience be granted his family and friends at this difficult time.”

CLUB STATEMENT pic.twitter.com/rSVtX0n85T

— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) November 5, 2023

Ntuli began his career in the Vodacom league with Sobantu Shooting Stars before joining the Golden Arrows reserve team.

He made his debut for Arrows in January 2012.

He went on to join Mamelodi Sundowns in 2014, however, he battled to break into the team and a six months he later joined AmaZulu on loan. From 2015 to 2018, Ntuli was on loan at Platinum Stars.

In July 2018, Ntuli went on trial with Djurgårdens. His move to Europe did not materialize, this due to Ntuli and Djurgardens not being able to agree on the financials of his deal. 

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In August 2018 it was confirmed that Ntuli had joined AmaZulu on loan, with his deal becoming permanent after being part of a swap deal which saw him stay onboard with AmaZulu and Emiliano Tade go the other way and join Sundowns.

The club stated that further announcements will be made in due course.

Additional reporting: Wikipedia

Tributes continue to pour in for AmaZulu star

Meanwhile, condolences have continued to pour in for Ntuli who got married in September this year.

“Our heartfelt condolences go out to AmaZulu FC, his family, friends, and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace,” Stellenbosch FC tweeted.

Stellenbosch Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of Bonginkosi Ntuli.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to @AmaZuluFootball, his family, friends, and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace🕊️ pic.twitter.com/QNpPo43y4X

— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) November 5, 2023

Richards Bay Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of AmaZulu FC Striker Bonginkosi Ntuli.

Our deepest condolences go out to Bonginkosi's family, the Zungu family & the entire AmaZulu Football Club family during this difficult time 🕊️💔#NatalRichBoyZ pic.twitter.com/tBwSLlZbbe

— Richards Bay FC (@RichardsBayFC_) November 5, 2023

Sekhukhune United Football Club is saddened by the passing of Bonginkosi Ntuli.

Our sincere condolences to the Ntuli’s Family, Friends & the entire AmaZulu FC family💔🕊🫶

RIP – Bonginkosi Ntuli pic.twitter.com/hoh4X3kG2n

— Sekhukhune United F.C. (@SekhukhuneFc) November 5, 2023

We are saddened to hear about the passing of Bonginkosi Ntuli. 🕊️

Our deepest condolences to the Ntuli family, friends and everyone at @AmaZuluFootball. May his soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/zLiYsDopb2

— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) November 5, 2023

☠️ @orlandopirates is saddened by the passing of footballer, Bonginkosi Ntuli.

On behalf of the extended @orlandopirates family, we convey our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Ntuli family, and @AmaZuluFootball.

⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/Cb7NqKdbb7

— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) November 5, 2023

We are saddened to hear about the passing of Bonginkosi Ntuli. 🕊

Our deepest condolences to the Ntuli family, friends and everyone at @amazulu_fc May his soul rest in peace#weareunited #bluearmy💙 pic.twitter.com/AAS7WCwtWW

— Maritzburg United FC (@MaritzburgUtd) November 5, 2023

Everyone at the club is saddened to hear the passing of Bonginkosi Ntuli.

Our heartfelt condolences go out @AmaZuluFootball and his loved ones.

RIP Bongi 💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/zYfjglK5AW

— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) November 5, 2023