John Moeti: Premier Soccer League to Observe Moments of Silence for Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana Legend

• The late, great John Moeti will be honoured by the Premier Soccer League after his passing
• "Dungi", a key part of Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana teams in the mid-1990s, passed away at the age of 55 years on Monday
• He was part of the special group of players who were active when the league was established back in 1996

John Moeti might be gone but he will never be forgotten.

The diminutive Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder passed away at the age of 55 years on Monday morning, having been ill for several months.

He was part of the generation of South African footballers who were active when the Premier Soccer League was established in August 1996. As such, the PSL stated that it would honour the little giant with a moment of silence this week ahead of various fixtures.

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The league said in a statement on its social media pages:

"The Premier Soccer League (PSL) will observe a moment of silence in honour of the late football legend, John Moeti. “Dungi” as he was affectionately known, was an integral part of the Orlando Pirates team that won the 1995 CAF Champions League as well as the triumphant 1996 African Cup of Nations Bafana Bafana squad.

"The moment of silence will be observed at all Nedbank Cup and DStv Diski Challenge fixtures this week (inclusive of the weekend fixtures). The PSL sends heartfelt condolences to the Moeti family, and the football community at large. May his soul repose peacefully."

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The Premier Soccer League released a statement reacting to the tragic news, stating that Andries would be honoured with a minute of silence in matches sanctioned by the body.

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