Thebe Mabanga
The North West Provincial Government has been granted permission by President Cyril Ramaphosa to give the late Bafana Bafana forward, Philemon Masinga, a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2. Masinga will be buried on Thursday, 24 January at Khuma Stadium, Stilfontein.
Philemon “Chippa” Masinga is fondly and correctly celebrated for his famous goal against the Congo-Brazzaville in 1997 that took South Africa to its first World Cup in 1998 in France. But I choose to celebrate him for other heroics, which I was privileged to share with the lanky, affable, humble but deadly striker who passed away over the weekend at the age of 49.
It is easy to forget the fact that in September 1994, Masinga scored a 21st minute goal against Madagascar in Antananarivo in an African Cup of Nations qualifier. That goal, plus a missed penalty by Madagascar, ensured South Africa’s first away victory in
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A brilliant and sober ode to a fallen hero. I’m struck by the author’s detail and colourful description of the goals Masinga scored or assisted his teammates to score. By far the best tribute I’ve had the pleasure of reading. We need more from this author