Following the widely publicized car accident allegedly involving Sekhukhune United star Shaune Mogaila, word has been received by KickOff from his former agent.
Gerald Baloyi of Vodia Sports Management worked with Mogaila for some time, before the player left his camp earlier this year.
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The 29-year-old was allegedly involved in an accident that left a nine-year-old dead on Wednesday morning.
According to Daily Sun, inside Mogaila's BMW M2, the police found empty bottles of liquor and a white powder believed to be cocaine.
He reportedly handed himself to the police after initially fleeing the scene.
"I'm the one who knows the boy better. Besides our fights, I have always known Shaune as a wonderful person. He's got respect, " details Baloyi, talking to KickOff.com.
"I was shocked to hear that Shaune was drunk. I have never seen Shaune drinking alcohol.
"Since I have known him, there's been no drama or scandals about Shaune. It's the first time... I'm sure wherever he is, he is also shocked.
"But we all make mistakes, we are human after all. Shaune is not a Bad Boy. You can ask anyone, [they will tell you] he is not a night person. I was surprised to hear the accident happened in the morning," he added.
Baloyi reiterates the fact that he knows the speedy star well, and that they stopped working together just before the start of the current season "after he [Mogaila] was influenced to do so".
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"I was informed Shaune suffered a cut on his forehead due to the accident. He is not a troublemaker. What happened on Wednesday is unfortunate. It was not his day, maybe he was tempted.
"I feel sorry for Shaune. Even though we parted ways in a bad way, I still love the boy. I am where I am because of him, and he is where he is because of me. I will continue to support him whenever he needs my support."