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Andani Kutama's team mates are said to be in shock and receiving counselling while awaiting a decision on the team's continued participation in the Metropolitan Sasfa U-16 Cup national finals at the King Zwelithini Stadium.

The president of the South African Schools Football Association, Mandla "Shoes" Mazibuko, said Kutama, pictured, of Benny Sports Academy in Limpopo collapsed 13 minutes into play during a match against Freedom Park, a North West outfit.

"The medical emergency personnel on the field immediately removed the player on a stretcher and he was taken to Prince Mshiyeni Hospital where he was pronounced dead," said Kutama.

Safa president Kirsten Nematandani said: "We are deeply saddened by his death and send our condolences to the family."

Kutama's coach, Tendani Rasikhinya, said: "He was always positive and told lots of jokes. This is a huge shock and totally unexpected. We mourn his death."

Metropolitan chief executive Phillip Matlakala said: "To have a young life snuffed out so prematurely is tragic."

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Oct 5, 2012

Pointman

The rest of us who are still alive and in possession of all our faculties - let us be grateful for the things we have and the hope we can still count on. This poor kid is dead before his time. RIP.
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Oct 5, 2012

Mosquer

Wa mmethile ka mašiloane
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Oct 5, 2012

Mosquer

The hand of a witch is too long to ki11, no m@tter the distance
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Oct 5, 2012

warry

It was his time Pointman's according to God we better health and accept he is gone probably to a better place where his heart will find peace and everlasting happiness. RIP young man.
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Oct 5, 2012

pringle

RIP
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Oct 5, 2012

ayobaness

SAD
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Oct 5, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

This is unacceptable, I think heart monitors should be made compusory sometimes the heart can not bear the strain even on young kids!!!!!!!!!
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Oct 5, 2012

hulas

Eish!
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Oct 5, 2012

Mellow

Shame just too sad for words he's gone too soon had a broght career but now *sigh* to the family and friends my sincere condolences. RIP

# sad face

@Mosquer Dumela so o re baloi ba ko limpopo ba feditse ka ena?
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Oct 5, 2012

MGEEZ

Wow; how said to lose a youngster like this??? May his soul RIP
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