Kaizer Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung has paid his heartfelt condolences following the information of the dying of a former Amakhosi nice on Thursday.
In an announcement, Motaung mentioned: ‘I’m profoundly saddened to be taught of the passing of a real Kaizer Chiefs legend, and good friend, Simon ‘Bull’ Lehoko.
‘I knew him for a few years, having performed in opposition to him when he was a teenager earlier than we signed him for Amakhosi in 1978, after which sharing quite a few memorable moments with him after he joined us.
‘On the sector, his tenacity and power earned him the nickname of ‘Bull’, which aptly described his arduous however honest strategy to defending.
‘He was a towering presence who intimidated opponents along with his uncompromising mixture of physicality and composure on the ball.
‘Bull was a mainstay of the Kaizer Chiefs back-line all through probably the most profitable durations in our membership’s historical past, not least of which was the 1981 ‘quadruple’ season, wherein he performed a number one function.
‘Away from the pitch, Bull was as type and beneficiant as he was fearsome on it.
‘He cared deeply concerning the group from whence he got here, and gave admirable service to the membership the place he initially made his title, Vaal Professionals, teaching them to a Bob Save Superbowl title in 1994.
‘The lack of a beloved membership legend weighs heavy within the hearts of all who make up the Kaizer Chiefs household, and our ideas and prayers are with the bereaved members of the family and family members right now of mourning.
‘Simon ‘Bull’ Lehoko’s contribution to the historical past of Kaizer Chiefs was immense and his legacy might be remembered and celebrated forever.
‘Might his soul relaxation in everlasting peace.’
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