Times Of Swaziland: DARK CLOUD ENVELOPES FOOTBALL AS: EX-’DOWNS PRO DIES

DARK CLOUD ENVELOPES FOOTBALL AS: EX-’DOWNS PRO DIES
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Sports Reporters on 15/10/2024 08:43:00


MBABANE – The country’s football fraternity is mourning the untimely death
of long-serving former Denver Sundowns Public Relations Officer (PRO) Muzi
Matsenjwa.
News about Matsenjwa’s demise started spreading like wildfire, early
yesterday. It could not be immediately ascertained what led to the sudden death
of the vibrant spokesperson, who was now based in South Africa.
Close relatives shared that he was recently in the country to attend a
relative’s funeral and he never reported any sickness.
Died
“We were dismayed when we got a call from his partner in South Africa that he
died in his sleep, this morning,” said a relative, who cannot be named since
he is not the family’s official spokesperson. Matsenjwa was known for his
vivaciousness in studio whenever he represented Sundowns during the popular
Sports Show Programme.  He will be remembered for coining the ‘kelwane’ tag
directed at Mbabane Swallows. ‘Kelwane’ is a siswati term for the naked neck
breed of chicken that is naturally devoid of feathers on its neck and vent.
Debates
He had robust debates with the late Sibusiso Manana of Swallows on the Sports
Show, several years ago. Matsenjwa had stepped away from the spotlight, before
he met his untimely death. He left for South Africa to concentrate on his work,
more than four years ago. Sundowns, through their official Facebook page,
reacted to the unfortunate developments.
Passion
“Former PRO Muzi Matsenjwa, who was well known in the Kappa Kappa boys and
served the team with love and passion, is late. His demise has left the Kappa
family shocked and heartbroken. “Condolences go to the Matsenjwa family, his
children, football supporters and friends. May the Lord grant them strength
through these difficult times,” reads the statement from Sundowns.
Sundowns assured that more details on burial logistics will be communicated with
football lovers once his family has met and decided on the funeral date. His
death comes less than two weeks after the demise of legendary golfer Evart
Madlopha, who was laid to rest this past weekend.