South African schoolboy player dies on the rugby field Photos: Facebook/Klerksdorp High School
South African schoolboy player dies on the rugby field
South African schoolboy rugby player, Loyiso Fihla’s (17), of Stilfontein, is remembered after he was found dead on the rugby field.
South African schoolboy player dies on the rugby field Photos: Facebook/Klerksdorp High School
South African schoolboy rugby player Loyiso Fihla (17) of Stilfontein is remembered after he was found dead on the rugby field.
THE 17-YEAR-OLD LOYISO FIHLA WAS FOUND FACE DOWN ON THE FIELD
According to a report by Klerksdorp Record, Loyiso’s lifeless body was found on the rugby field of Stilfontein Primary School late on Friday evening, 9 June.
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He was lying on his stomach with his face down. His tox and rugby ball were with him. No foul play is suspected, but the police have launched an inquest.
HE LIKED TO PRACTICE RUGBY ON HIS OWN AT THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
According to the publication, Loyiso liked to practice rugby on his own at his old primary school.
It is believed he did the same on Friday afternoon, and when Loyiso was still not back home late at night, his mother and friends started looking for him. He was already dead when his body was discovered.
LOYISO WAS DESCRIBED AS AN EXTREMELY TALENTED RUGBY PLAYER
This young sports fanatic was described as an extremely talented rugby player in the Leopards Academy team. He was in grade 11 at Klerksdorp High School (KHS) and played for the school’s first team. His rugby teammates shared a touching video on Facebook to say goodbye to him.
Leon Bevan from KHS told the publication the news of Loyiso’s death shocked everyone who knew him.
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“He was a friendly boy who worked hard and also a great sportsman. He represented our school with athletics, cricket, and rugby and leaves a big void.”
IT IS SUSPECTED THAT HE DIED OF A HEART ATTACK
The news of his death was announced on Facebook on Saturday morning and was met with grief everywhere.
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It is suspected that he died of a heart attack. The results of the post-mortem examination were not yet known at press time.
HIS FUNERAL WAS HELD ON THURSDAY
KHS held a memorial service for their schoolmate on Wednesday afternoon, 14 June. Loyiso’s funeral service was held on Thursday, 15 June.
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