Rest In Peace: Sundowns release statement on ex-player’s death

Former Mamelodi Sundowns, Cape Town Spurs, Manning Rangers striker Alton Meiring has died at the age of 48 in Cape Town.

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Alton Meiring has passed away. His former club confirmed the news in an official statement.

ALTON MEIRING DIES

As initially reported by iDiski Times, Meiring died on Sunday at the age of 48 in Cape Town. Meiring holds the Premiership Soccer League record of scoring goals for nine different clubs.

“Former Bafana Bafana striker Alton Meiring has sadly passed away. The 48-year-old, who had two caps for Bafana, played for several clubs, including Mamelodi Sundowns, Moroka Swallows, Jomo Cosmos, Golden Arrows and Manning Rangers. We, at iDiski Times, would like to express our condolences to Meiring’s family and friends,” the report added.

Meiring scored for AmaZulu, Golden Arrows, Moroka Swallows, Cape Town Spurs, Manning Rangers, Sundowns, Jomo Cosmos, Mother City and Platinum Stars – as confirmed by Opta Jabu.

Sundowns Alton Meiring — Alton Meiring coaches in the National First Division. Image: Google

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS STATEMENT

Meanwhile, the club known as Kabo Yellow have sent out condolences to the Meiring family.

“The Chairman and the Motsepe Family, the Board of Directors, Technical Team, Players, Management, Staff, Supporters of Mamelodi Sundowns FC & the entire Yellow Nation express their deepest condolences to the family and friends as we mourn the loss of former Mamelodi Sundowns striker, Alton Meiring.

“Some of the top flight teams that the Bafana Bafana international played for are AmaZulu, Jomo Cosmos, Hellenic, Golden Arrows and Moroka Swallows. We pray that the Almighty gives comfort and strength to the Meiring family, his friends and former teammates.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and family. Rest in Peace Alton,” Sundowns concluded.