The DStv Premiership team Stellenbosch FC confirmed that the midfielder ohwin andries died on Saturday.
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Hours after working their way to a 2-1 win against Chippa United, the club issued a statement announcing Andries’ death.
Stellenbosch FC did not divulge any details about how the player died and said it would provide more details in due course.
A club statement said: “It is with deep sadness that Stellenbosch FC have learned of the untimely passing of promising young defender Oshwin Andries.
“The Club is not in a position to provide further information at this time and asks that his family’s privacy be respected at this difficult time of mourning.
“Andries was a talented young footballer who graduated from the SFC Academy to make his professional debut at the age of 18.
“He later became the club’s youngest ever goalscorer in the DStv Premiership and captained South Africa in the recent AFCON COSAFA Under-20 qualifiers.
“His presence will be sorely missed, both on and off the pitch. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Stellenbosch FC go out to his family, friends and loved ones.”
“Another statement will follow in due course.”
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