Goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa was killed after an armed gang reportedly entered his girlfriend’s house.
South Africa's soccer captain Senzo Meyiwa has been shot dead after an armed gang reportedly entered his girlfriend's home in Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg, on Sunday, BBC News reported.
Senzo Meyiwa celebrates during the 2013 African Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Morocco.
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Meyiwa, 27, had helped his team Orlando Pirates progress to the semifinals of the South African League Cup in playing in their 4-1 victory over Ajax Cape Town on Saturday.
He had also played in his country's last four Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games, and was yet to concede a goal during the team's campaign.
A statement from the South African Police Service said two men had entered the house of Meyiwa's girlfriend — singer Kelly Khumalo — at around 8:00 pm local time (2:00 pm ET Sunday), while a third remained outside.
Kelly Khumalo, the girlfriend of Senzo Meyiwa, arrives at her home in Vosloorus township holding a baby, after Meyiwa was shot dead.
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Shots were fired in what local media say was an attempted burglary, before all three men fled on foot.
Reports suggest one of the men had demanded Meyiwa hand them his mobile phone.
Meyiwa was pronounced dead on arrival in hospital. Police are offering a $14,000 reward for information, BBC News reported.
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