By Mthobisi Nozulela
DStv Premiership clubs and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City star Justin Shonga, who died on Sunday.
The death of the former Pirates player was confirmed by the Football Association of Zambia, in a brief statement on X formerly known as Twitter. The statement stated that the star died after a short illness.
The Soweto giants Orlando Pirates said the club was devastated to learn about the death of the Zambian international.
“☠️@orlandopirates is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, Justin Shonga . Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Rest in Peace #JustinShonga🕊️“
☠️@orlandopirates is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, Justin Shonga . Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) June 30, 2024
Rest in Peace #JustinShonga🕊️
⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/zOY1m3Ze6Z
Cape Town City also paid tribute to their former player saying ‘The Citizens’ were saddened about his passing.
“We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Citizen, Justin Shonga. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP Justin”
We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Citizen, Justin Shonga. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family.
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) July 1, 2024
RIP Justin 💙 pic.twitter.com/iulwed68ls
Sekhukhune United said the club was saddened by Shonga’s passing and sent condolences to his friends and family.
“Sekhukhune United Football Club is saddened by the passing of our former player Justin Shonga. Our sincere condolences to his Family and Friends RIP - Justin Shonga”
Sekhukhune United Football Club is saddened by the passing of our former player Justin Shonga.
— Sekhukhune United F.C. (@SekhukhuneFc) July 1, 2024
Our sincere condolences to his Family and Friends 💔![CDATA[]]>🕊![CDATA[]]>🫶
RIP - Justin Shonga pic.twitter.com/Fc2t3ciySx
X user @bongilicious22 said fans will always remember the incredible moments the former star provided to the Buccaneers faithful.
“Rest in Peace to our former star Justine Shonga, the incredible memories you left with us at Orlando Pirates will always be remembered… sleep well sir 🕊️🕊️#RIPShonga”
Rest in Peace to our former star Justine Shonga, the incredible memories you left with us at Orlando Pirates will always be remembered… sleep well sir 🕊️🕊️#RIPShonga pic.twitter.com/R1yaCYzsVd
— Ab_d (@bongilicious22) June 30, 2024
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