SA Celebs Join In to Mourn the Passing Away of Orlando Pirates Staunch Supporter Goodenough
SA Celebs Join In to Mourn the Passing Away of Orlando Pirates Staunch Supporter Goodenough. Sports creates a bond between contemporaries that lasts a lifetime. As much it is mostly about competition, different sport codes have brought people from different walks of life together.
Here is South Africa, the most popular sporting code is football, with the main teams being Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates among many others. These football teams pride themselves in having staunch fans, who never miss a game. Through their dedication, these supporters have made names for themselves, and are occasionally interviewed by journalists before and after games.
Sadly one of the most recognized local football fans have lost their live. Goodenough Sithole, who is Orlando Pirates’ super fan passed away in the early hours of this morning (Friday). Details around his sudden death are still unknown at this stage, but that hasn’t stopped the masses to send their tributes.
Sithole started supporting at the age of 12, and has never looked back. He rose to prominence years ago for the interview he gave to former SABC presenter Deshi Bhaktawer. Sithole is famous for his lines βfive skipas“, “like it for the Pirates” and “Not make sure”. He has also appeared in songs by rapper Cassper Nyovest and DJ Cooperman from Bulawayo.
π ππππ ππ πππππ ποΈ Greater #GugulethuBranch mourns the sad and Ultimately passing of one of the club's staunch supporters Mr. Goodenough Sithole. pic.twitter.com/4aHQl8t8Px
— β οΈ Greater Gugulethu Branch π΄ββ οΈ (@gugulethubranch) January 6, 2023
MEC @Morakane_ Mosupyoe joins the football community in mourning the passing of Goodenough Sithole.
Sithole, who was also known as β5 Skippersβ, established himself as a
household name by becoming @orlandopirates number one fan, who attended every match dressed as a woman. pic.twitter.com/QspF9Sx8Fs— Gauteng Dept. of Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation (@GautengSACR) January 6, 2023
You were such a sport and you loved this thing called soccer. Rest in power and sending healing to your family
This will go down as 1 of my favourites. Thank you for letting us laugh with you #Goodenough #RipLegend
— Andile Ncube (@AndileNcube) January 6, 2023
Rest in Peace GoodEnough Sithole ποΈποΈποΈ.π Mr 5 Skippers . I remember when he went viral I did a mashup of an old song of mine and his iconic interview with @DeshiBhaktawer pic.twitter.com/u4u1Yf1KTr
— Solomzi Thandubuntu (@Solphendukaa) January 6, 2023
5 Skippers ποΈπ€π€ https://t.co/yXcM4Xkona
— Bontle MaAfrika Moloi (@BontleModiselle) January 6, 2023
TjoviTjo, RIP , deepest condolences to the family of the late Goodenough Sithole 5 Skipas Pirates superfan #5Skipas , sorry Buccaneers God is great pic.twitter.com/VDsrmIvyZN
— Dr Saddam Maake (@SaddamMaake) January 6, 2023
Rest In Peace Goodenough Sithole. pic.twitter.com/bSSecZOLjQ
— Manβs NOT Barry Roux ο£Ώ (@AdvoBarryRoux) January 6, 2023
