R.I.P., Solly
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nairiporterTwo African sportsmen die on Sunday
http://insideireland.ie/2011/11/14/two-african-sportsmen-die-on-sunday-40922/
The African sporting world was shocked after losing two players over the weekend.
Former South African rugby flanker Solly Tyibilika was shot dead in a bar in Cape Town on Sunday, whilst Nigerian footballer Bobsam Elejiko collapsed and died during a game for Belgian side Merksem SC.
Tyibilika made his South Africa national team debut against Scotland at Murrayfield in 2004 and scored a try in his first game. He was playing his club rugby this season for Cape Town based outfit Hamiltons.
“Solly was a trailblazer among black African Springboks,” said South Africa Rugby Union president Oregan Hoskins.
“To lose him so suddenly and in this brutal manner is very distressing. The casual disregard for life in our society is shocking.”
Elsewhere on Sunday, 30-year-old Elejiko collapsed during a game for fifth-tier Belgian side Merksem SC against FC Kaart.
Attempts to resuscitate the defender were unsuccessful and the cause of death was not immediately clear. The match was promptly abandoned following the incident.
“With deep sadness we announce the sudden death of Bobsam Elejiko,” Merksem said in a statement.
“He collapsed and died suddenly in the pitch and our thoughts are with his family and friends.
http://insideireland.ie/2011/11/14/two-african-sportsmen-die-on-sunday-40922/
The African sporting world was shocked after losing two players over the weekend.
Former South African rugby flanker Solly Tyibilika was shot dead in a bar in Cape Town on Sunday, whilst Nigerian footballer Bobsam Elejiko collapsed and died during a game for Belgian side Merksem SC.
Tyibilika made his South Africa national team debut against Scotland at Murrayfield in 2004 and scored a try in his first game. He was playing his club rugby this season for Cape Town based outfit Hamiltons.
“Solly was a trailblazer among black African Springboks,” said South Africa Rugby Union president Oregan Hoskins.
“To lose him so suddenly and in this brutal manner is very distressing. The casual disregard for life in our society is shocking.”
Elsewhere on Sunday, 30-year-old Elejiko collapsed during a game for fifth-tier Belgian side Merksem SC against FC Kaart.
Attempts to resuscitate the defender were unsuccessful and the cause of death was not immediately clear. The match was promptly abandoned following the incident.
“With deep sadness we announce the sudden death of Bobsam Elejiko,” Merksem said in a statement.
“He collapsed and died suddenly in the pitch and our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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