Bonginkosi Ntuli: South African Celebrities Pay Tribute to the Amazulu Star After Untimely Death

• Bonginkosi "Bongi" Ntuli passed away a few months after his marriage with Sinenjabulo Zungu
• South African celebrities and industry colleagues have paid tribute to the AmaZulu striker
• The 32-year-old striker's death also stirred a lot of reactions from fans on social media

South African celebrities have paid tribute to AmaZulu FC striker Bonginkosi "Bongi" Ntuli, who died after losing a short battle with cancer.

The striker's death was confirmed in an official statement released by AmaZulu FC on Sunday afternoon.

The 32-year-old was AmaZulu's captain and recently got married to the club's CEO, Sinenjabulo Zungu.

The death of the South African striker stirred a lot of sad reactions on social media, especially from celebrity friends, industry colleagues and football fans in general, according to Times LIVE.

Singer Dumi Mkokstad said:

"Sending heartfelt condolences to the Ntuli a family as well as @amazulu_fc for the loss of Bongi Ntuli. May the Lord strengthen you during this tough time."

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Teko Modise said:

"We honestly lost one. Condolences to the Ntuli family and Amazulu FC. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time."

Morgan Gould said:

"Condolences to the Ntuli family, friends and @amazulu_fc… you are in our prayers… Rest in eternal Peace, Bafo…"

Orlando Pirates said:

"@orlandopirates is saddened by the passing of footballer, Bonginkosi Ntuli. On behalf of the extended @orlandopirates family, we convey our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Ntuli family and @amazulu_fc."

Pitso Mosimane said:

"Our heartfelt deepest condolences to the Family of Bongi Ntuli and ⁦⁦Ama Zulu FC⁩. Rest in peace my boy. This is very sad and difficult to believe."

How Bongi Ntuli passed away

Sports Brief earlier reported that AmaZulu FC forward Bonginkosi Ntuli tragically lost his battle with cancer.

The 32-year-old, who was also captain of the club, passed away at the Midlands Medical Centre in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday afternoon, November 5.

The striker was rushed to the private hospital just before a game against Polokwane City around a month ago, where he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.