Former Kaizer Chiefs player and soccer legend passed away after being in ICU for 2 days
Isaac 'Shakes' Kungwane began his career at Jomo Cosmos FC in 1990, and moved to Kaizer Chiefs where he wore the legendary number 11 after Nelson Dladla.
Kungwane's career was almost cut short by a crunching tackle by a robust Sam Kambule in the Charity Spectacular in 1992. When he was nursing his injury he developed weight problems which plagued him for the rest of his career.
"We are all stunned and saddened by this awful news," SuperSport's head of production Alvin Naicker said in a statement.
"Shakes brought vitality, knowledge and understanding to his role at SuperSport.
"He was adored by everyone. This is a sad day for football lovers who will recall Shakes for his wizardry on the ball."
Kungwane began his career at Jomo Cosmos FC in 1990, moved to Kaizer Chiefs and retired in 2002. He had latterly become a highly regarded football analyst on SuperSport.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Shakes Kungwane dies, age 43
Former Kaizer Chiefs player and soccer legend passed away after being in ICU for 2 days
Isaac 'Shakes' Kungwane began his career at Jomo Cosmos FC in 1990, and moved to Kaizer Chiefs where he wore the legendary number 11 after Nelson Dladla.
Kungwane's career was almost cut short by a crunching tackle by a robust Sam Kambule in the Charity Spectacular in 1992. When he was nursing his injury he developed weight problems which plagued him for the rest of his career.
"We are all stunned and saddened by this awful news," SuperSport's head of production Alvin Naicker said in a statement.
"Shakes brought vitality, knowledge and understanding to his role at SuperSport.
"He was adored by everyone. This is a sad day for football lovers who will recall Shakes for his wizardry on the ball."
Kungwane began his career at Jomo Cosmos FC in 1990, moved to Kaizer Chiefs and retired in 2002. He had latterly become a highly regarded football analyst on SuperSport.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Read: Interview with Shakes Kungwane
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