Pay channel SuperSport announced late on Friday evening that sport commentator and presenter Phumlani Msibi had passed away. He was 57.
Msibi spent more than two decades working at SuperSport as both a boxing and football commentator. At times, Msibi was a touchline reporter for the pay channel.
“SuperSport is saddened to learn of the passing of legendary sports commentator, presenter and anchor Phumlani Msibi. Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends and colleagues following this great loss,” a SuperSport statement said.
I remember him esasebenza kwa SABC esakaza iBoxing kuKhozi fm wayekuthatha ekubeke eHall uzizwe nawe ukhona lapha kudlalwa khona ekubeni ungekho wayesho kahle ethi zinjalo namuhla impi enkulu impi yamagqubu impi esekukhulunywe ngayo kakhulu emabhasini nasezitimeleni ezindaweni ezicima ukoma ulangazelele nawe ukuthi uyibuke leBoxing RIP Bhovungane
This is a sad moment for SA boxing & sports commentary in general. We will sadly miss your voice. “your thoughts please “, he would say . Strength to his colleagues, family & loved ones.