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Stellenbosch youngster Oshwin Andries killed in Cape Town

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  • Post published:February 5, 2023

The South African football fraternity is saddened by the news of the death of Stellenbosch FC youngster Oshwin Andires at the age of 19.

The South Africa Under 20 captain was reportedly murdered after he was stabbed in Cape Town on Saturday according to reports.

Andires made his debut against Baroka during the 2021-22 season but has since gone on to feature 11 times for Stellies and managed to score his first goal against Royal AM earlier this season.

A statement released by the club reads: “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.”