South Africa goalkeeper and captain is killed

The captain and goalkeeper of South Africa’s national football team, Senzo Meyiwa, has been shot dead.

The shooting happened after several men entered a house in the Vosloorus township near Johannesburg, South Africa, The Independent reported.

The 27-year-old footballer was taken to hospital with gunshot wound, but his life could not be saved.   

Meyiwa was found at his girlfriend’s home. The police say three people wanted to rob the house. 

Senzo Meyiwa played for South Africa’s Orlando Pirates all his career, and he was the South Africa national squad captain during the past four Africa Cup of Nations matches.

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