John Moeti

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates legend John Moeti has passed away. Moeti died at his home on Monday morning following a long illness.

“We thank you sincerely for your prayers and steadfast support. The family wishes to be afforded privacy during this time of loss and funeral details will be advised in due course.” “It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of John “Dungi” Moeti,” the statement read.

Former Orlando Pirates and South Africa midfielder John Moeti has passed away at the age of 55.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Soweto-born Moeti will leave behind a glowing legacy from his playing days. The South Africa Under-20 captain died as a result of stab wounds on Saturday. “John suddenly took ill eight months ago and was receiving specialist medical care.

His death on Monday morning was confirmed by his family and the South African Football Association (Safa).

The family wishes to be afforded privacy during this time of loss. Funeral details will be advised in due course.” “John suddenly took ill eight months ago and was receiving specialist medical care.

The likeable John Moeti, the legendary Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates midfielder, died on Monday after battling an illness for the past eight months.

He was part of the Pirates team that won the CAF Champions League (Cup of Champions) in 1995. [Sundowns soar while Chiefs battle for goals - Five things we learned from the weekend's DStv Premiership action](/sport/soccer/psl/mamelodi-sundowns-soar-while-kaizer-chiefs-battle-for-goals-what-we-learned-from-the-weekends-dstv-premiership-action-0334d677-aa65-4091-afcd-f3185aa8eba8) [Sundowns might be sitting pretty at the top but Mokwena isn’t popping the champagne just yet](/sport/soccer/psl/mamelodi-sundowns-might-be-sitting-pretty-but-rhulani-mokwena-isnt-popping-the-champagne-just-yet-f2994a91-be9e-4691-b6e7-5a236c67adc4) [Nobody could separate us ... 🙏— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) Moeti, 55, was part of Clive Barker's triumphant squad that won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations. "John succumbed to his illness in the early hours of this morning at home, surrounded by his family and brethren in prayer. Everyone at SuperSport United is saddened to learn about the passing of Matsatsantsa and Bafana Bafana legend, John Moeti.

Former South African midfielder, John Moeti, has passed away. The 55-year-old who played 29 internationals for Bafana Bafana between 1995 and 1999, ...

Moeti, born in Soweto on August 30 1967, was a senior member of the Orlando Pirates team that won the 1995 African Cup of Champions Clubs, the precursor to the ...

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones and friends.” The family wishes to be afforded privacy during this time of loss. He would have played in SA’s first World Cup in France in 1998 but was injured on the eve of the tournament. Funeral details will be advised in due course.” “John suddenly took ill eight months ago and was receiving specialist medical care. Family spokesperson Victor Rakhale said Moeti died after falling ill.

Moeti played 29 times for South Africa between 1995 and 1999 and was part of South Africa's biggest soccer moment when the team won the African Cup on home soil ...

“Despite his small stature, John was a powerhouse on the field, exhibiting unmatched energy and tenacity,” Pirates said. “John was a competitor, never backing down from a challenge and always giving his all for the team.” He was 55.

According to Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane, former players need to do more to stay relevant once their playing days are over.

Condolences to his family and his wife. "But the clubs are also not going to do it for each and everyone of us. It's sad to lose someone like him. “But some of us wanted to stay away from the game completely. I would think that teams don’t want to help, they play their part as well. Some of us after our playing days, we wanted to continue adding value,” Zwane said.

CAF is saddened by the passing of former Orlando Pirates captain and South Africa international, John Moeti. Moeti won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations – the ...

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has described fallen Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder John Moeti as a dedicated and disciplined player.

Soweto-born Moeti was part of the Pirates side that claimed the 1995 Caf Champions League crown before continental success with the national team followed a year later. Zwane and Moeti played together at Pirates and the Chiefs tactician expressed his sadness at losing the football giant who played a key role in making him and others better players through his advice. Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has described fallen Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder John Moeti as a dedicated and disciplined player.