In shocking news, two coaches got brutally murdered while two others suffered serious injuries after a vicious attack at the Laudium Cricket Clubhouse in Centurion, South Africa on Thursday (September 13).
The two deceased have been identified as Given Nkosi (24) and Charlson Maseko (26) while the two who were taken to hospital soon after being severely assaulted are KFC Mini-Cricket Co-Ordinator Kagiso Masubelele (27) and Laudium Hub Head Coach and Coordinator Obed Harvey Agbomadzie (27). The intention behind the attacks is yet not clear.
A statement from the police has stated that the victims stayed in a couple of rooms in the stadium and the dead body of the two deceased found in the men’s bathroom by a person who used to play cricket with them.
“A murder scene was discovered by a community member at the Main Cricket Stadium, 19th Ave Laudium. The person who made the discovery, usually play (sic) cricket with the victims in the mornings. The bodies of two men were found in the men’s bathroom, and two other victims were found alive, but severely assaulted in one of the rooms. Security guards were informed who contacted the police at 7:00 this morning. The four victims stay at the stadium sharing two rooms. The motive of the murder and assault at this (sic) it’s unknown,” the statement read.
Haroon Lorgat, Cricket South Africa Chief Executive, expressed his shock over the gruesome attack.
“This has come as a huge shock to the entire Cricket South Africa Family. These are all dedicated cricket administrators and coaches who have been making a huge difference to the communities in which they operate, providing an important source of upliftment and hope, particularly to our youth. Indeed, what they have been doing goes far beyond the game of cricket,” Lorgat said.
“On behalf of the CSA Family I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of those who have lost their lives, and we pray that those who are injured will make a quick and complete recovery,” Lorgat added.
Northerns Cricket Union Chief Executive Jacques Faul was also devastated by the shocking turn of events as he said:
“This is devastating news for the Northern cricket community. They have been a highly valued and integral part of our talent pipeline development programme, particularly in the Laudium community. On behalf of the Northern cricket family, I extend our deepest sympathy, prayers and support to the family, friends and colleagues of all involved.”