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Maritzburg United player Mondli Cele killed in a car accident

17 January 2016 - 11:03 By Times LIVE
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Mondli Cele of Maritzburg Utd after his goal during the Absa Premiership match between Maritzburg United and Orlando Pirates at Harry Gwala Stadium on January 16, 2016 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Cele was killed in a car accident after the match, aged just 27.
Mondli Cele of Maritzburg Utd after his goal during the Absa Premiership match between Maritzburg United and Orlando Pirates at Harry Gwala Stadium on January 16, 2016 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Cele was killed in a car accident after the match, aged just 27.
Image: Steve Haag/Gallo Images

Maritzburg United midfielder Mondli Cele has passed away after he was involved in a car accident in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday evening.

The 27-year-old, who scored the opening goal in the Team of Choice’s 3-3 thriller at home to Orlando Pirates at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Saturday night, made his Premier Soccer League debut in the 2014/15 season.

United chairman Farouk Kadodia confirmed the sad news to Power FM Sport on Sunday morning.

Cele had made eight appearances for United so far this and scored two goals.

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