Former Orlando Pirates player Bheka Phakathi dies

Orlando Pirates football club have confirmed that their former player has died.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing away of former player Bheka Phakathi.”

“On behalf of the entire Orlando Pirates family we would like to convey our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Phakathi family. We supplicate that God provides comfort in this time of pain.”

Phakathi died in a car accident.

“Phakathi passed away this morning in a car accident on his way to training at ABC Motsepe League club Umvoti‚ where he was coaching‚” the magazine said.

“It is a huge blow for Umvoti as Phakathi had just won the league title in KwaZulu-Natal. The club‚ under his mentorship‚ was set to contest the playoffs for a spot in the National First Division next season.”

Career

Phakathi played for Arrows, Pirates and Maritzburg United during his career. After retiring from football he had the stint at Arrows and Royal Eagles. Here, he therefore served as an assistant coach.

He also worked at UKhozi FM as a football analyst.