Kaizer Chiefs legend, Moran “Samora” Khulu was laid to rest at his home in Madadeni, Newcastle on Tuesday afternoon. About 1 500 mourners took time to pay their last respects to the legend who will be remembered by many as one of the best strikers ever to don the Kaizer Chiefs famous black and gold jersey.

Kaizer Chiefs legends, including the former players from the likes of AmaZulu led by great Sugar Ray Xulu, African Wanderers attended the funeral. Among Kaizer Chiefs legends that attended was former skipper, Ryder Mofokeng, Michael “Bhizzah” Dlamini, Ten Ten Ndzimande, Thuso Thwala, Mahlalela Radebe and many others. The Provincial Association of Legends was also among the mourners.

Kaizer Chiefs Public Relations Manager who was part of the delegation from Naturena heaped praise to the mourners who came around KwaZulu Natal to bid farewell to “Samora”, as the player was affectionately known during his hey day.

“It was a very emotional event, well attended from the Provincial Office to the people of eMadadeni. Our branches around the province, Cathedral, Umlazi, Madadeni and others came out in numbers to pay their last respects. Samora was not only a former legend here but someone who worked tirelessly in the community to bring about a better life. He was in the forefront of establishing Newcastle Sicilians Football Club where he worked together with his colleagues to unearth the talent in the area.”

Both the local and provincial government committed in taking the recognition of the legends like Samora to the next level. At Kaizer Chiefs we really appreciate to have had someone like Samora wearing our gold and black jersey. In a spirit of Love and Peace he made sure that he put smiles on people’s face with his generosity and humbleness. Mayor Dr. Langeni from Amajuba Municipality said he was looking forward to working with Kaizer Chiefs in future in development programs in ensuring that the legacy of Samora lives on.