Stellenbosch FC and South Africa U-20 defender Oshwin Andries has sadly passed away.
The Stellenbosch outfit confirmed the unfortunate news on Saturday, just hours after their victory over Chippa United.
The 19-year-old became the club's youngest scorer in DStv Premiership with his goal against Royal AM earlier this season.
Statement:
It is with deep sadness that Stellenbosch F.C. has learned of the untimely passing of promising young defender, Oshwin Andries.
The Club is not in a position to provide further information at this stage and asks that his family's privacy is respected in this difficult time of bereavement.
Andries was a gifted young footballer who graduated from the SFC Academy to make his professional debut at the age of 18. He later became the Club's youngest-ever goalscorer in the DStv Premiership and captained South Africa at the recent U-20 AFCON COSAFA qualifiers.
His presence, both on the pitch and off it, will be sorely missed. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Stellenbosch F.C. are with his family, friends and loved ones.
A further statement will follow in due course.
Kick-Off sends condolences to the family and friends of Andries during this tough period.
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