We remember late Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro: ‘He lived the dream’

947’s Robert Marawa speaks to retired footballer Edelbert Dinha.

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The football fraternity is mourning the loss of retired Orlando Pirates and Ajax Cape Town striker Tendai Ndoro.

The 40-year-old passed away on Monday at his home in Johannesburg.

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Ndoro was a formidable player in the PSL as well as internationally, where he represented his home country, Zimbabwe. 

He retired in 2020 due to illness.

Dinha says his passing was unexpected.

Ndoro was found after someone couldn’t get in contact with him for several days. 

Dinha says he will continue to honour his friend’s memories.

“He is one of the best strikers that Zimbabwe has ever produced… the memories will live on… as much as he has passed on, we are still  going to celebrate his career and what he did for South Africa and the Zimbabwean national team.”

– Edelbert Dinha, retired football player

“His boots alone carried a story of flare, of fight and of a strike who feared no defender… He wore the jersey with pride, and I think everybody who watched him play would attest to this. He lived the dream.” 

– Robert Marawa

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