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Siphamandla Mtolo, 29, South African footballer (Richards Bay).
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|Siphamandla Mtolo (28 November 1993 – 7 March 2023) was a South African soccer player who played as a midfielder. He last served as captain for Richards Bay in the Premier Soccer League, before fatally collapsing during a training session.
Career
Mtolo became captain of Richards Bay and helped the team win the 2021-22 National First Division and thus promotion to the 2022-23 South African Premier Division. He missed the start of that season because of a knee injury requiring surgery. Despite prospects of return being in February 2023, Mtolo surpassed expectations and made his Premier Division debut in December 2022 as a substitute. His last game was on 4 March 2023 against Kaizer Chiefs.
On 7 March, Mtolo collapsed during the team's training session. It was an ordinary training with 15 minutes left. When assisted by teammates and the club's physiotherapist, Mtolo struggled to breathe. He was rushed towards a hospital in a private car belonging to Richards Bay's general manager, but died underway.
Personal life
Siphamandla Mtolo was nicknamed Spepe. He was buried in his hometown of Shakaskraal. His funeral service took place on Nkobongo Sports Ground, and several teammates were casket-bearers.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 4 questions
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1.In which year did Siphamandla Mtolo die?
- A.2023correct
- B.2010
- C.2014
- D.2016
Siphamandla Mtolo died in 2023.
Source: Profile: year of death: "Archive record: year of death 2023. Archive record: age at death 29. Archive record: date of death 7 March 2023."
2.How old was Siphamandla Mtolo when they died?
- A.21
- B.24
- C.29correct
- D.18
Siphamandla Mtolo was 29 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "uth African footballer (Richards Bay). Archive record: year of death 2023. Archive record: age at death 29. Archive record: date of death 7 March 2023."
3.In which month did Siphamandla Mtolo die?
- A.June
- B.Marchcorrect
- C.May
- D.April
Siphamandla Mtolo died in March.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "ay). Archive record: year of death 2023. Archive record: age at death 29. Archive record: date of death 7 March 2023."
4.On which day of the month did Siphamandla Mtolo die?
- A.8
- B.6
- C.7correct
- D.9
Siphamandla Mtolo died on day 7 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "Bay). Archive record: year of death 2023. Archive record: age at death 29. Archive record: date of death 7 March 2023."
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