The charismatic official will be fondly remembered for his gold rings and necklaces, as well as the way he sold and marketed the club – and was a key figure in mobilising Sundowns fans at stadiums.
South African football is in mourning following the passing of long-time Mamelodi Sundowns administrator Alex Shakoane. Picture: @Masandawana/Twitter
JOHANNESBURG – South African football is in mourning following the passing of long-time Mamelodi Sundowns administrator Alex Shakoane.
During his three decades with the Tshwane club, Shokoane served in various capacities, including two spells as communications officer and supporter mobilisation manager.
Flamboyant, charismatic, and a loyal servant of football – those are just some of the ways the football fraternity has described the Shakoane, whose death was confirmed last night by the club.
The EFF sends its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mamelodi Sundowns Football Clubs’ long serving Communications Manager and staunch supporter, Alex Shakoane.
When death visits, it is never pleasant for anyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shakoane… pic.twitter.com/9WbN3tRhRM
‘ Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) May 8, 2023
While no details about his passing have been revealed, it was reported Shakoane had been hospitalised since suffering a stroke.
Shakoane, or Mr Gold Fingers as he was widely known, was a loyal servant of football in Mamelodi, and was involved in Sundowns from its formative years in the 1970s, serving as spokesperson and marketing guru as well as being Patrice Motsepe’s right-hand man when he took over the Brazilians.
Kaizer Chiefs extends its sincere condolences to the Shakoane and Mamelodi Sundowns family on the passing of Mr Alex Shakoane.
He was a colourful, larger than life figure who contributed greatly to South African football and he will be sadly missed.#Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/vm2N8Bro72
‘ Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) May 8, 2023
The charismatic official will be mostly remembered for his gold rings and necklaces, as well as the way he sold and marketed the club – and was a key figure in mobilizing Sundowns fans at stadiums.
The club said further details regarding his memorial and funeral service would be announced in due course.
Mamelodi Sundowns is deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of its long serving Communications Manager and staunch supporter, Alex Shakoane.
Alex Shakoane, loved Mamelodi Sundowns immensely and was a loyal servant of football in Mamelodi, Tshwane and the whole of… pic.twitter.com/1Zo3PPAp9t
‘ Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) May 7, 2023
☠️ @orlandopirates is saddened by the passing of Alex “Mr. Goldfingers” Shakoane.
On behalf of the extended @orlandopirates family, we convey our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Shakoane family.
Rest In Peace.
⚫⚪????⭐#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/xChbpZLOF1
‘ Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) May 7, 2023
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