DZANANI - Mourners from over the province and the rest of the country marched from the Mphephu Hall in Dzanani to the Thononda graveyard, where Mr Cyril Nemulalate, a messenger in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), was laid to rest on Saturday.

The funeral was attended by PSL Chief Executive Officer Mr Trevor Phillips, Mr Lepile Taunyana, Mrs Ria Ledwaba, the Safa Women's League Coordinator and other dignitaries.

Nemulalate passed away last week after a short illness. His wife, seven children and his father survive him. He started worked at the PSL in 1988.

Mr Lepile Taunyane said it would be difficult for the PSL to replace a man like Nemulalate, as he was extremely dedicated to his job. Taunyane emphasised that Nemulalate was a fallen hero who was involved in a battle towards the development of soccer in South Africa. He was at the peak of his performance and his death was blow to the nation, he said.

The Orlando Pirates Choir, Black Leopards Choir and the Cosmos supporters club joined the mourners in their march to the graveyard.