A former defender with the South Africa national team Anele Ngcongca is dead.

Ngcongca as reported by South African news outlet Kickoof tragically passed away in a car accident on Monday.

It was gathered that Ngcongca was on the verge of being unveiled as an AmaZulu player and was already in Durban after a loan agreement was struck with Sundowns.

Anele Ngcongca has passed away in car accident. #RIPAnele
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The loss to South African Football is immeasurable

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The 33-year-old had agreed on a one-year loan with a further option of making the move permanent next season.

However, official sources have confirmed that Ngcongca has succumbed to severe injuries sustained during a crash in the early hours of this morning.

Ngcongca earned over 50 senior international caps with Bafana Bafana, including an appearance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Ngcongca enjoyed a stunning career which led him to Belgium, where he turned out for KRC Genk, and France, where he served Troyes in Ligue 1 for a season, before returning to South Africa to join The Brazilians.

He also earned over 50 senior international caps with Bafana Bafana, including an appearance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

source:- fcnaija