CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, is deeply saddened by the passing of Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala, former South African National Team coach and Mamelodi Sundowns, and a senior official at Orlando Pirates FC.
Tshabalala was the inaugural coach of the South African Senior Team, Bafana Bafana, after the country’s re-admission to international football in 1992. During his illustrious career, he played for Orlando Pirates FC and was the Technical Director at Kaizer Chiefs FC.
President Motsepe said, “Mr. ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala’s contribution to the development and growth of South African football is enormous and recognized by all who have been involved and associated with football in our country over many years. He is recognized as the Father of the ‘shoe shine and piano’ style, which he initiated while being Head Coach of Mamelodi Sundowns. Mr. ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala represented the very best of South African and African football and will always have a special place in our hearts.”
CAF President Dr. Motsepe extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Stanley Tshabalala, Orlando Pirates Chairman Dr. Khoza, the South African Football Association (SAFA), and the entire South African football community.
The Pirates, where Tshabalala was a top administrator, revealed on Thursday, July 12th that Tshabalala “succumbed to the injuries he suffered when he was shot in March this year.
