FOOTBALL TRAGEDY Oshwin Andries dead at 19: South African star stabbed to death
Oshwin Andries was just 19 years old when he passed away. In a cruel twist of fate, this talented young athlete had been stabbed during a fight. "Thoughts are with his family and friends at this time," said the club's official account.
A statement read: "Stellenbosch FC is mourning the passing of Oshwin Andries.
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with his family, friends, and loved ones at this time."
The news came just a few hours after Stellenbosch had beaten Chippa United 2-1 in the Eastern Cape.
Now Andries' brother, Lee-Irwin, has commented on the fatal stabbing over the weekend.
Speaking to IOL‘s Brandon Nel, he said: "He was making a joke and that irked the suspect.
"He stabbed my brother from the side, repeatedly.
"My mommy was taking him to the hospital yesterday, and he passed away in her car, in her arms. She is extremely distraught.
"He was the best… he knew what he was doing.
"He trained every single day and he always said he is doing everything he does just for us."
Andries' football agent, Grant Nieuwenhuys, paid tribute to the young footballer by tweeting: "R.I.P Oswin 'Ossie' Andries❤️
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