Former Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates player Bheka Phakathi has passed away following a fatal car accident on Sunday morning.
The former centre-back was at the helm of ABC Motsepe League side Umvoti at the time of his death, which he guided to the playoffs for a spot in the National First Division.
Phakathi established himself in the PSL as an experienced defender at Golden Arrows and subsequently made a move to Pirates.
The 43-year-old enjoyed another stint with Arrows in addition to plying his trade for Maritzburg United before calling it quits in 2010.
☠Condolences to Phakathi Family
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⚫⚪🔴⭐#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/WyS1caN1hZ— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) April 29, 2018
Phakathi held a Uefa B coaching license and was an assistant coach to Muhsin Ertugral, Manqoba Mngqithi, Shaun Bartlett, Mark Harrison and Ernst Middendorp at Arrows from 2011-15. He formed part of the coaching staff that helped clinch Arrows’ return to the Absa Premiership during the 2014-15 season.
Lamontville Golden Arrows are deeply saddened by the news of Bheka Phakathi’s passing in a fatal vehicle accident this morning. Our thoughts and prayers lie with his family in this tragic time. pic.twitter.com/uHOFtp99eR
— Golden Arrows FC (@goldenarrowsfc1) April 29, 2018
Pirates took to their official website to send their condolences to the Phakathi family.
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