Legendary South African Football Administrator Abdul Bhamjee dies

Date: 19 Jan 2021
Updated: 22 Feb 2023

Former South African Football Administrator and founder of the National Soccer League (NSL) Abdul Bhamjee who was affectionately known as "Mr Soccer" peacefully died at his Johannesburg home on Monday night.His sacrifice and determination to fight for equality and social justice for all races across all spheres of life will always be remembered in the annals of South Africa’s history.

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South African History Online. (2023, January 18). Legendary South African Football Administrator Abdul Bhamjee dies. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0151919

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South African History Online. "Legendary South African Football Administrator Abdul Bhamjee dies." South African History Online. January 18, 2023. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0151919.