‘Lala Ngokuthula, Bongi’: Usuthu Pay Final Respects To Ntuli

AmaZulu's players had an emotional send-off for their late teammate, Bonginkosi Ntuli, who was laid to rest in Durban on Thursday morning. 

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The AmaZulu family said their last goodbyes to one of their son's, Bonginkosi Ntuli, who sadly lost his life on Sunday following a short battle with cancer, aged 32.

Dressed proudly in their club colours, the Usuthu players sang beautifully for their fallen teammate as their did at his Memorial Service at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday.

Read: RIP Bongi Ntuli: Clubs, Players & Teammates Honour Ntuli

A speech at the Memorial Service from AmaZulu CEO Sinenjabulo Zungu, who recently married Ntuli, was also shared on social media.

Usuthu stars say final goodbyes to Ntuli

Bonginkosi Ntuli's family, friends and AmaZulu family paid their final respects to the late striker on a gloomy Thursday morning in Durban, with Usuthu's players singing their hearts out for 'Mdeva'. 

AmaZulu have been struck with grief this week after sending South African football into a tailspin in announcing the untimely passing of Ntuli on Sunday.

After visiting his family on Tuesday, a memorial service at the Moses Mabhida Stadium followed on Wednesday, with staunch Usuthu supporters also present.

Ntuli's funeral was held at the African Congregational Church in Cliffdale, with the club livestreaming the service on YouTube for fans to pay respects virtually.

Here's what the club shared on Instagram from yesterday's funeral:

In a clip shared on Wayde Jooste's IG story, the players sang "Phambili nge War" in their final goodbye to Ntuli:

During the memorial service on Thursday, AmaZulu FC director Manzini Zungu shared a heartbreaking speech delivered by Ntuli's widow and club CEO Sinenjabulo Zungu:

Scroll through the gallery to see pictures taken from the funeral:

AmaZulu's players, coaches and staff had an emotional send-off for their late teammate, Bonginkosi Ntuli, who was laid to rest in Durban on Thursday morning.

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AmaZulu's players, coaches and staff had an emotional send-off for their late teammate, Bonginkosi Ntuli, who was laid to rest in Durban on Thursday morning.

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AmaZulu's players, coaches and staff had an emotional send-off for their late teammate, Bonginkosi Ntuli, who was laid to rest in Durban on Thursday morning.

@amazulu_fc

AmaZulu's players, coaches and staff had an emotional send-off for their late teammate, Bonginkosi Ntuli, who was laid to rest in Durban on Thursday morning.

@amazulu_fc

AmaZulu's players, coaches and staff had an emotional send-off for their late teammate, Bonginkosi Ntuli, who was laid to rest in Durban on Thursday morning.

@amazulu_fc

AmaZulu's players, coaches and staff had an emotional send-off for their late teammate, Bonginkosi Ntuli, who was laid to rest in Durban on Thursday morning.

@amazulu_fc

AmaZulu's players, coaches and staff had an emotional send-off for their late teammate, Bonginkosi Ntuli, who was laid to rest in Durban on Thursday morning.

@amazulu_fc

AmaZulu's players, coaches and staff had an emotional send-off for their late teammate, Bonginkosi Ntuli, who was laid to rest in Durban on Thursday morning.

@amazulu_fc

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