The incident made headlines around the world, as players and soccer legends, including Benni McCarthy and Lionel Messi, extended their condolences to the family.
Nicola Daniels is a South African journalist and psychology student. As a multimedia journalist and acting news editor, Nicola focuses on local news in Cape Town and South Africa. She has written for publications such as Business Report and Cape Times, covering a range of topics including politics, crime, health, and social issues.