Stanley ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala described as a pillar in his family

JOHANNESBURG - The football fraternity has gathered at the Grace Bible Church in Pimville, Soweto, for the funeral service of the late Bafana Bafana coach Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala.

The men’s national team first head coach died last week, after succumbing to injuries sustained in a house robbery in March where he was shot.

Tshabalala will be buried at the Westpack Cemetery later on Thursday.

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Representatives from Kaizer Chiefs, TS Galaxy and Mamelodi Sundowns are present in Pimville for the funeral service of Tshabalala, who had been working as Orlando Pirates technical director at the time of his death.

Speakers described him as a pillar in his family who expressed his love football even at social events.

Former Bafana Bafana coach and childhood friend Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba shared a story about how Tshabalala earned the nickname Screamer.

"He couldn’t dribble… but what he did was always position himself in a space where there is not a lot of people and when he gets the pass, you see him put his hands behind the head and he jumps, and he screams," said Mashaba.

Long-time friend and Sundowns director, Trott Moloto, credited Tshabalala with laying the foundation for the club's current success.

Tshabalala’s football career spanned over 30 years - and included him playing an influential role in the boardrooms of Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
 
Mr shoe shine and piano, as he was often referred to due to his coaching style - will be buried at Westpack Cemetery on Thursday.