SOUTH AFRICA LOOSES FORMER SUPERSTAR

Former South Africa and Leeds United striker Phil Masinga has died aged 49, says his country’s football association.

Sad day for South African football,” said South Africa Football Association president Danny Jordaan.

Masinga made his debut for South Africa in July 1992 against Cameroon in his country’s first match following readmission to international football by Fifa after the end of Apartheid.
He will best be remembered for his goal against Congo, which ensured South Africa qualified for their first World Cup appearance in 1998.

It is with great sadness that the club has learnt of former striker Phil Masinga’s passing,” said a statement from the Elland Road club.
The thoughts of everyone at LUFC are with his family and friends.”