Heartfelt tributes continue to pour in for the young Stellenbosch FC star Oshwin \u201cOssie\u201d Andries, who died on Saturday (4 February) \u2013 a few days after being stabbed by a man who remains at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The South African under-20 midfieler died in his mother\u2019s arms on his way to hospital after having seizures and complaining of severe pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 19-year-old was allegedly stabbed in an altercation in Mandela City in Klapmuts on Sunday 29 January and was rushed to hospital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After being discharged the following morning, Andries returned to the doctor for check-ups, but started complaining of pains in his back from last Wednesday (1 February). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bereaved brother Lee-Irvin describes Andries as a very humble person, who was the same wherever he found himself. \u201cHe was the same everywhere, at home, with friends, on the street . . . There is no other way to describe him except as a loving and kind person. He was a phenomenal human being who cared deeply about others. He didn\u2019t even want to open a case after being stabbed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Playing professional football and being in the public eye is something Andries struggled to come to terms with, Lee-Irvin added, as he still wanted to be a normal person who could walk the streets and be among \u201cordinary\u201d people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rob Benadie, Stellenbosch FC CEO, said they are devastated by Andries\u2019 passing. \u201cOssie was a hugely talented footballer and one of the early trailblazers of our young club. What he managed to achieve in a short space of time is quite phenomenal and will remain an inspiration to aspiring footballers for many years to come.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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