Mokoena passed away on Wednesday 17 June 2020 after a long battle with cancer. 

Premier, Sisi Ntombela’s spokesperson, Setjhaba Maphalla, confirms that the provincial government sent a request to president Cyril Ramaphosa to grant a state funeral for Mokoena.  

“The application of the Free State Provincial Government is indeed being considered by the Presidency, taking into account all matters tabled and submitted in the proposal. Free State provincial government shall await further communique and feedback from the Presidency,” Maphalla said.

Meanwhile, Ntombela sent her condolences to the grieving wife of Mokoena, his children, family and the Free State Stars team during her visit at his home in Bethlehem on Friday, 19 June 2020. She was accompanied by the MEC for Finance, Gadija Brown, MEC for Social Development, Motshidisi Koloi, MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Limakatso Mahasa, MEC for Health, Montseng Tsiu and the mayor of Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Lindiwe Makhalema.

“Mokoena’s untimely passing shattered me. I am proud of his achievements and the legacy he has left for his children. He may be gone physically, but his legacy will live on for years to come,” Ntombela said.  

Mokoena was the chairman of the Free State Stars football club, Executive Member of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) committee as well as one of the founding members of the National Soccer League (NSL), now known as the PSL. 

Maphalla further stated that Mokoena will be laid to rest on Friday 26 June 2020.

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