Former PSL Coach Killed On Sunday

Former Chippa United and Royal AM Coach Mike Lukhubene has tragically died in Cape Town during an incident at the Coke Cup tournament.

Lukhubene, a well-known figure in South African and Western Cape Football worked with several clubs in the Cape region and won the ABC Motsepe League with Steenberg and Zizwe while he also had stints with Chippa United and Royal AM.

iDiski Times were informed on Sunday afternoon about a gun incident involving two males, one of them understood to be Lukhubene, on the field at the Coke Cup during a match where his Tottenham side from the Mannenberg Local Football Association (LFA) competed this weekend.

While details of the incident remain unclear, this publication has heard voice notes which confirm the tragic passing of the coach. According to reports, both males were declared dead on the scene.

Sadly it’s the second gun incident in local football this week after shots were fired at the ABC Motsepe League play-offs after Orbit College had beaten local KZN team Umsinga United at Harry Gwala Stadium on Friday.

We at iDiski Times would like to express our heartfelt condolences to Lukhubene’s family, friends and the football fraternity at large.

SAFA Cape Town have since released an official statement on the incident:

“SAFA Cape Town have noted an incident which took place after the conclusion of fixtures at Site CLingelethu during Sunday’s SAFA Cape Town Coca-Cola Cup action.

“The President, The Executive, and the Regional Executive Committee, have all been informed of the latest developments and will continue to be kept abreast of developments as and when informed by local law enforcement and SAPS.

“It is imperative to note at this stage that it is believed the incident is entirely unrelated to football matters and the relevant authorities must be given room to investigate the matter in its entirety.

“We are devastated to have heard what transpired, which was immediately attended to by SAFA Cape Town Vice President, Nomonde Ndyoko, who was at the venue on the day and was already outside the venue (departing) when notified of the news.

“We implore our football community not to share any information pertaining to the incident, including witness reports or images, both out of respect to the families involved and the pending investigations which no doubt will be well underway already by local authorities.

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“President Bennett Bailey said: “Violence has absolutely no place in football, and we condemn this in the strongest form.

“It is important that our players, staff and supporters feel completely and entirely safe at our venues and we will work with all stakeholders to do our absolute best to ensure the safety of all.

“Bailey concluded: “On behalf of every member and administrator involved in Cape Town football, we wish to take this opportunity to share our heartfelt condolences with those affected by this awful tragedy.”

“SAFA Cape Town will only comment further on the matter once more information is available and it has been given permission from authorities to share.

“Should any member of the public require trauma counselling or wish to come forward with information, we request that you contact the office immediately for urgent assistance or approach the Region via your Local Football Association.”