Stellenbosch F.C Oshwin Andries dies in CapeTown
Stellenbosch FC defender, 19, was reported to have been stabbed in the Mother City, according to a report by idiski times. The family of the deceased confirmed the player’s passing but request privacy in this difficult time of bereavement.
“It is with deep sadness that Stellenbosch F.C. has learned of the untimely passing of promising young defender, Oshwin Andries. The Club is not in a position to provide further information at this stage and asks that his family’s privacy is respected in this difficult time of bereavement.
“Andries was a gifted young footballer who graduated from the SFC Academy to make his professional debut at the age of 18. He later became the club’s youngest-ever goal scorer in the DStv Premiership and captained South Africa at the recent U20 AFCON COSAFA qualifiers.
“His presence, both on the pitch and off it, will be sorely missed. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Stellenbosch F.C. are with his family, friends and loved ones.
Andries became Stellenbosch’s youngest ever goal scorer in the DStv Premiership when he scored in the 3-1 win at home to Royal AM on August 13.
RIP Oshwin Andries 😔😔🙏😔😔🙏 gone too Soon pic.twitter.com/5tAbUbDrUn
— TaSongZz🇿🇦 (@TaSongzzz) February 4, 2023
Rest in peace to Stellenbosch FC player Oshwin Andries🕊🕊🕊 pic.twitter.com/KnY0tnp0QJ
— Mlungisi (@Mlu__N2) February 4, 2023
The PSL is shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of young @StellenboschFC defender, Oshwin Andries.
The League sends heartfelt condolences to the Andries family, Stellenbosch FC, and the football fraternity at large. pic.twitter.com/8s45CnNuD0
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) February 5, 2023
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Oshwin Andries.
Our deepest condolences to the friends, family and everyone at @StellenboschFC. May his soul rest in peace 🙏#MatsatsantsaUnified pic.twitter.com/ASRfDnDNi2
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) February 5, 2023
Cape Town City are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Stellenbosch FC midfielder Oshwin Andries.
We express our deepest sympathy to his family, club and friends.
RIP Oshwin 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/2XqbeIqu7N
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) February 5, 2023