Gone But Not Forgotten: Late Sundowns Star Finally Gets a Tombstone Nearly Six Years

The tombstone of late Mamelodi Sundowns defender Motjeka Madisha has finally been erected, almost six years after the talented footballer tragically lost his life at the age of 25.

Madisha, who remains fondly remembered by South African football supporters, died following a horrific car accident in Kempton Park on 12 December 2020. He reportedly succumbed to severe burn injuries sustained during the crash.

On Sunday evening, Carol Morena, the wife of Mamelodi Sundowns footballer Thapelo Morena and founder of Carol.M Lingerie, took to her Instagram stories to share a photograph from the tombstone unveiling ceremony.

Carol and her husband attended the emotional ceremony, which was held in Madisha’s hometown of Ga-Madisha Leolo, to honour the memory of their late teammate and friend.

In her caption, Carol wrote: “Yesterday we celebrated life with ba ha Madisha.”

Madisha’s passing was a heartbreaking moment for South African football, with many supporters and fellow players continuing to remember his contribution to the game.

What are your thoughts? What is your fondest memory of Motjeka Madisha?

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