Talented young Chiefs players luke fleur He was shot and tragically killed while waiting at a gas station in a failed hijacking earlier this week.
The football fraternity and wider sporting community have been reeling since the news came to light, and police are currently searching for the suspect.
The PSL announced on Thursday that there will be a moment of silence in honor of Fleur at all league matches this weekend, while also confirming that the match between Chiefs and Chippa United will also be cancelled. continue As planned for Saturday.
“The tragic loss of one of our own, Luke Fleur, has caused deep shock and sadness throughout our camp, but Kaizer Chiefs will still be paying tribute to them on Saturday afternoon in their DStv Premiership game against Chippa United. “He will continue to participate,” the Chiefs confirmed in a statement. statement.
“Coach Cabin Johnson and the technical team have taken on the difficult task of preparing the team both physically and mentally during a difficult week for the players, management and technical team.”
The Chiefs also posted a photo Friday of the team holding a “prayer circle” for Fleur before practice this week.
The highly-rated defender had yet to feature in the top flight for Amakhossi since joining the club last year, but was expected to feature before the end of the season after recovering from injury.
Chiefs defender Luke Fleur's death made headlines around the world
It appears that an experienced team of detectives has been appointed by the state agency to investigate the matter, but no arrests have been made yet.
The South African Football Association, through its president Danny Jordaan, underlined how badly South Africa has been hit by Fleur's passing.
“We woke up this morning to the heartbreaking and shocking news of the loss of this young life. This is a huge loss to his family, friends, teammates and football in general. We all , we are saddened by the death of this young man. May his loving soul rest in peace,” Safa said in a statement.
The club released the following statement on Thursday:
“It is with great sadness that we announce that Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleur tragically lost his life in a hijacking in Johannesburg last night.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
“SAPS is addressing this issue and further details will be communicated in due course.
“May his beloved soul rest in peace.”