Phumlani Msibi is undoubtedly one of the most legendary sports presenters this country has ever produced, with the popular figure having become a household name for so many through his colourful football and boxing commentary and analysis.
Sadly, the news broke on Friday night that the broadcaster had passed away after a short illness.
He was 57.
Msibi was widely known as one of the faces and voices of sport on SuperSport over the better part of the last two decades, working across football, boxing and even horse racing.
Before joining SuperSport, Msibi honed his broadcast skills with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha paid tribute to Msibi: “Msibi was one of the most beloved sports commentators SuperSport has ever had. He had a reputation as an outstanding professional, well-respected by his peers and colleagues and a respected family man.
“On behalf of SuperSport and the MultiChoice family, we’d like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Msibi family following this great loss. Msibi’s loss will be felt not just by the broadcaster and football fraternity but by the whole sporting community at large. We are gravely saddened by his passing.”
Tributes have poured in from far and wide for Phumlani Msibi
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