The news of the unfortunate passing of Orlando Pirates legend, John Moeti, has seen Kick Off's readers head to the comment section to pay tribute.
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The South African football fraternity is mourning the loss of the former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder John 'Dungi' Moeti, who passed away in the early hours of Monday morning.
Read: Decorated Bafana, Pirates legend John Moeti dies
Here's how KO's readers paid tribute to the decorated former Bucs captain...
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On Monday, John Moeti's family confirmed the passing of the decorated Bafana and Bucs legend.
Aged 55, Moeti's death came after a battle with a long illness that he's been receiving specialist treatment for since last year.
Moeti's accomplished career saw him make two stints at the Buccaneers, where he won the 1995 CAF Champions League, and the following year, he was part of Bafana's 1996 AFCON-winning side.
He also played for Dynamos and SuperSport United before hanging up his boots at the end of the 2000/01 season.
On the "Decorated Bafana, Pirates legend John Moeti dies" story, fans took to the comment section to pay their respects...
"We used to enjoy his role as a number 6 at Bucs and Bafana. Clean tackles, great ball distribution etc. May his great soul rest in eternal peace," says Khabzelamokoka44.
"Captain my captain RIP Bhakaniya. I remember you at the old FNB stadium when it was still Pirates' home ground," says ezoworld100.
"Eish. A sad day for me. One of my best no. 6's at Bucs. Rip Dungi. Eish, Unbelievable," says skepmaswikaneng.
"Rest in peace my legend. We will always remember you for your clean tackles and great passes. Lala ngokuthula 'Dungi'" says Skyline.
"RIP to the Mighty Bucs legend," says Dukwase.
Read: 'Moeti one of the best captains to have led Orlando Pirates' - Thabo Mngomeni
Moeti's former teammate, Thabo Mngomeni paid a glowing tribute to his fellow Buccaneer. He hailed the dynamic Moeti as one of the best captains to have ever led the Sea Robbers.
On the "'Moeti one of the best captains to have led Orlando Pirates' - Thabo Mngomeni" story, the readers echoed Mngomeni's sentiments in the comment section.
"Soft spoken captain. True leader on and off the pitch. May your beautiful soul rest in eternity, Dungi!!" says mogaseaub.
"RIP, the Bucs family will forever miss you and we proud of your contribution to the club. You brought the true Star to SA," says Black Mamba 2.
"Indeed, those sentiments are echoed Ras Thabo. RIP to a great Legend," says Danito 4 Life.
Scroll through the gallery to view snaps of Moeti during his playing days:
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