Luke Fleurs: Orlando Pirates React to Kaizer Chiefs Defender’s Death After Being Shot by Hijackers

• Orlando Pirates have paid tribute to Kaizer Chiefs over the death of Luke Fleurs
• The youngster died on Wednesday night after being shot during a car hijacking
• The Bucs' statement sparked reactions from fans on social media platform, X

Kaizer Chiefs' Soweto rivals, Orlando Pirates, have commented on the death of Luke Fleurs, who died after being shot during a hijacking in Johannesburg on Wednesday night.

The Bucs joined many football organisations that have shared their messages of condolence to the club and the player's family.

Pirates released an official statement on their X (formerly known as Twitter) handle to sympathise with Amakhosi and the 24-year-old family.

"☠️ Orlando Pirates is saddened by the passing of @KaizerChiefs defender, Luke Fleurs," said Pirates on X.

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"On behalf of the extended @OrlandoPirates family, we convey our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Fleurs family.

"Rest In Peace."

The Buccaneers' statement stirred a lot of reactions from fans on social media.

Reactions as Pirates mourn Fleurs' death

b_manenzhe said:

"Crime in this country is really out of hand and talking about it without taking proper action won't help us. We will mourn each day."

@DinnyMamPure said:

"Rest in eternal peace. This death has really touched me. 💔💔"

@umzuvukilem said:

"May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to his family and loved ones🕯️👏"

@Hauza_mo said:

"Another life taken by guns wielding brazen thugs.This is heart breaking 💔"

@Ray499468671197 said:

"I feel so heartbroken right now💔, I loved♥️ Fleur, he played beautiful football for me, man I remember him now in that blue Supersport jersey. These folks that shot him, I can't stand them, they get on my last last nerve."

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@matlala_alpheus said:

"A promising defender taken too soon... we have bad justice system hence criminals will get away with murder....from Lucky Dube. to Senzo meyiwa to Kiernan AKa and now Fluers yet no justice for this icons."

Football world reacts to Fleurs' passing

Sports Brief also reported on the South African football community uniting in mourning after news of Luke Fleurs' tragic passing broke.

The 24-year-old, who joined Chiefs in October from SuperSport United, had yet to make his formal debut when he passed away.