South African footballer shot dead

South Africa’s football captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has
died after being shot, South African police say.

The incident reportedly happened at Meyiwa’s girlfriend’s house in
Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg.

The 27-year-old played for Orlando Pirates and had played in
South Africa’s last four Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

On Saturday, he was in action for his club, when they progressed to
the semi-finals of the South African League Cup.
Orlando Pirates beat Ajax Cape Town 4-1.

Source: bbcsport.com