RIP John ‘Shoes’ Moshoeu

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t is with great sadness that Soccer Laduma has been informed of the untimely death of John ‘Shoes’ Moshoeu. The former Bafana Bafana player has been ill for some time.

Reports of him being in a critical condition at the Charlotte Maxeke hospital have been in the news in recent times.

It was confirmed this afternoon (Tuesday) that Moshoeu sadly passed away at 15h00 this at Morningside Clinic in Johannesburg, following a long battle with cancer.

Moshoeu’s career started at Giant Blackpool, before he earned a big move to Kaizer Chiefs.

The midfielder went on to play for a number of clubs in Turkey, including Genclerbirligi, Fenerbahce and Bursaspor. He was an important member of the Bafana side that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1996.

Moshoeu was 49 years old at the time of his passing.

Soccer Laduma would like to offer our condolences to the family, friends, former teammates, coaches and fans of Moshoeu, as well as the entire football fraternity during this time of grief.

May the soul of one of the greatest footballers this country has ever produced rest in eternal peace.
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R.I.P :(
 
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Shoes stayed in hospital and got discharged so I got my hopes high. He was one of the best players the country ever had and key to our only international triumph in 96. Shoes played in true South African flair at the highest levels and inspired many. Shoes played until 42! He was also a gentleman off the field who dedicated many years to coaching and development. May his soul rest in peace.
 
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anyone know why he was called 'shoes'?
 
He was one of the best midfielders in the 90's. Was very slick on the ball.
R.I.P. Shoes
 
These are times of sadness and relief for the lad. Rest in peace.
 
Rip Mr John Shoes. Watched him in the '90s and was probably one of the best mids that we had.
 
RIP. The Bafana team of "Shoes", Neil Tovey, Clive Barker, Phil Masinga......was the last time I supported SA soccer.

Glamour boys who now play for bafana can learn from that team including the late great "Shoes". Very sad.
 
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