CAF president Patrice Motsepe has sent his condolences following the passing of former Mamelodi Sundowns joint-owner Angelo Tsichlas.
Tsichlas, who also served as the club chairman, died in a car accident on Tuesday. He was the husband of current SAFA vice-president Natasha Tsichlas.
The Tsichlas family ran Sundowns from the late 80s alongside the late Krok brothers [Solly and Abe] until they sold their shares to president Patrice Motsepe. In 2015, Angelo Tsichlas also served as chief technical advisor at Masandawana.
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In a statement issued by CAF on Tuesday, Motsepe says he was travelling outside the African continent when Natasha Tsichlas briefed him on the passing of her husband.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Angelo Tsichlas, who was an outstanding football administrator and a close friend,” said Motsepe.
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“My heartfelt condolences to Natasha and the Tsichlas Family. Angelo, Natasha and the Tsichlas Family will always have a special place in my heart and in the hearts of the Motsepe Family and the Mamelodi Sundowns Family.
“We will all support and comfort the Tsichlas Family during this painful and difficult period. Angelo and Natasha made enormous contributions with the Krok Family and before them, Zola Mahobe, to the development and growth of Mamelodi Sundowns,” he said.
“We are all immensely grateful to them for laying the foundations for the current success of Mamelodi Sundowns. Angelo Tsichlas will forever live in our hearts and minds. May Angelo Tsichlas’ Soul Rest in Peace.”
The family is yet to issue the details of his memorial and the funeral survives. Sundowns, who are in action at the 2026 FIFA Club World Cup, are also yet to officially issue a statement.
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