Former Chippa United coach Velile Dyaloyi has passed away. Photo: @ChippaUnitedFC

Former Chippa United coach Velile Dyaloyi has passed away. Photo: @ChippaUnitedFC

RIP: Former Chippa United coach passes away!

Chippa United have announced the passing away of their former coach Velile Eddie Dyaloyi without revealing details around his sudden death.

Former Chippa United coach Velile Dyaloyi has passed away. Photo: @ChippaUnitedFC

Former Chippa United coach Velile Dyaloyi has passed away. Photo: @ChippaUnitedFC

Chippa United have announced the passing away of their former coach Velile Eddie Dyaloyi without revealing details around his sudden death.

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Dyaloyi had a brief stint with the Chilli Boys as head coach during the 2014-15 season, and this was at a time when then coach Ernst Middendorp was suspended.

During that period, Chippa United boss Chippa Mpengesi had just tasked Mich D’Avray with leading the team in the absence of Middendorp.

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D’Avray only took charge of four league games before Dyaloyi was roped in as head coach on an interim basis.

Chippa United took to their social media platforms to confirm the sudden passing away of Dyaloyi on Thursday afternoon.

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Dyaloyi was born in November 1967, meaning he passed away at the age of 55.

FORMER CHIPPA UNITED COACH PASSES AWAY

It is with deep regret and sadness that we inform you that Velile “Veza” Dyaloyi, former coach of Chippa United Football Club, has passed away.

We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues.

May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Chippa United statement

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