South African football body is mourning.
Former international defender Anele Ngcongca has been killed in a car crash which has left the sports lover and the nation at large sad.
The 33-year-old suffered fatal injuries during a horror smash in the early hours of this morning.
He played 50 times for his country between 2009 and 2016 including at the 2010 World Cup.
The right-back made over 200 appearances for Belgian side Genk over a nine-year spell in European football.
South African news outlet eNCA report that Ngcongca was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene while his female companion is in a critical condition in hospital.
South African Police Service brigadier Jay Naicker said: “At 05:00 this morning, a vehicle with two occupants lost control and overturned on the N2 freeway near Mtunzini.
“A 33-year-old man was declared dead at the scene. The driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. A case of culpable homicide has been opened for investigation by Mtunzini SAPS.”
Genk led the tributes on social media after his tragic passing.
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Rest in peace
Death is inevitable
RIP
What a loss