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South Africa and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has been shot dead in Johannesburg, police have reported on Twitter.The 27-year-old...

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South Africa and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has been shot dead in Johannesburg, police have reported on Twitter.The 27-year-old captained his club side in their 4-1 win against Ajax Cape Town on Saturday night, and was pictured looking happy with girlfriend Kelly Khumalo, a South African pop star, earlier on Sunday.

But the South African police service say Meyiwa was fatally shot when armed men broke into the house where he was staying later that day

Police reported that two men entered the house where Meyiwa was shot, where an altercation took place, while one waited outside.The South African goalkeeper was reportedly shot before all three suspects fled on foot.

 He was declared dead on arrival at hospital.Police are offering a reward of 150,000 Rand (£8,500) for any information leading to the arrests of the suspects.Meyiwa's club, Orlando Pirates, released a statement expressing 'sadness' at his 'untimely death'.

This is a sad loss whichever way you look at it - to Senzo's family , his extended family, Orlando Pirates and to the nation', commented the chairman Dr Irvin Khoza.The club will hold a press conference on Monday morning.

Source: DailyMail