SA mourns the death of PSL legend!

The South African football fraternity is mourning the death of a legend after AmaZulu confirmed that Cedric ‘Sugar Ray’ Xulu passed away in Pinetown on Monday evening.

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The Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont, just outside Durban, is named after the deceased and AmaZulu have often played home games there over the years.

Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium | Estadio futebol
The iconic Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium which was named after the late Cedric ‘Sugar Ray’ Xulu.
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The club confirmed the passing of the 81-year-old Usuthu legend on their official Twitter page with reports that followed suggesting he had been battling cancer.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sugar Ray Xulu, an AmaZulu legend,” the statement read.

“Our condolences go out to all his friends and family during this tragic time.”

Xulu, who died at the age of 81, was considered one of South Africa’s best players during his era.