Premier Soccer League to Hold Moment of Silence for Mamelodi Sundowns Administrator Alex Shakoane

• South African football was struck by the sad news last weekend of the passing of legendary football administrator Alex "Goldfingers" Shakoane
• Shakoane rose to prominence as the public relations officer of Mamelodi Sundowns in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
• The Premier Soccer League has stated that moments of silence will be held this weekend in recognition of his contributions

The local footballing fraterning is still coming to terms with the death of Alex "Goldfingers" Shakoane.

Shakoane - renowned for being weighed down by all manners of gold - made his name as the public relations officer for Mamelodi Sundowns as the club rose to dominate South African football.

The Premier Soccer League said in a statement:

"The Premier Soccer League (PSL) is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of legendary Mamelodi Sundowns football administrator, Alex “Goldfingers” Shakoane. A moment of silence will be observed in his honour at this weekend’s DStv Premiership, DStv Diski Challenge, and Motsepe Foundation Championship fixtures."

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"The PSL sends heartfelt condolences to the Shakoane family, Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club, and the football family at large. May his soul repose peacefully."

Sundowns ambassador Tiyani Mabunda said on Radio 702:

"It’s difficult to take in, especially for me, because he is the one who should be here now talking on the club's behalf. We need to stand together and support one another because Alex was part of every department and we will forever miss him.

"It's surreal to say “the late” when referring to him. It’s very personal for me because we have been close, even when I was a player he helped me settle in at the club and I learned a lot from him even when I was playing. My transition from playing to my current role, he was there as well to guide me in that process."

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