TIMER MTHEMBU PASSES ON

MBABANE – Death be not proud.

The first ever assembled national team Sihlangu Semnikati and ex-Mbabane Highlanders goalkeeper Timer Mthembu has died. The sad news of the former soccer legend was disclosed by his son Veli Mthembu, who mentioned how Mthembu died in the morning of New Year’s Eve. 

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The soccer legend passed away while at his home around 9:30am and was taken to Mbabane Government Hospital, where he was certified dead upon arrival.

According to the deceased’s son, Timer, who was reported to have lost both legs following amputation in November 2010 resulting from gout-related complications, died from a COVID-19 related illness.

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“It is with a sad heart to announce the passing of our father Timer Mthembu. He died on Thursday morning at home. The doctors certified him dead when we got to hospital. He had not tested for COVID-19 but the doctors tested his corpse and we were informed that he died from COVID-19-related complications,” said Veli.

Mthembu’s funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course as the family had scheduled a meeting for later today.

“We have not confirmed the date yet but we were planning to have the funeral during the week, not on the weekend,” said Veli.

Eswatini Football Association’s (EFA) Communications Officer Muzi Radebe extended sincere condolences to the Mthembu family, friends, and the football family for the loss of Mthembu. 

“Timer Mthembu is one of the greatest footballers of all time in the country. He played for Mbabane Highlanders and the national team back in the days. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, the entire football fraternity and other establishments. May his soul rest in peace,” said Radebe.

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