The academy star was only 18-years-old.
He regularly featured in the under 17 national team, Amajimbos.
His death was confirmed by his managing agency, Siyavuma Sports Group on Friday.
Kaizer Chiefs youth player, James McFarlane tragically passed away in a car accident. PHOTO: James McFarlane / Twitter / @KaizerChiefsSource: Twitter
The agency released a statement.
Rest in peace to the young star who had a bright future ahead of him.
Gone too soon indeed.
In other news,Briefly.co.zapreviously reported that SA reacted hilariously to Chiefs wishing matrics good luck with exams.
Twitter users, avid soccer fans and South Africans seemingly could not help themselves from dragging the soccer team.
Many of them shared their disappointment at the team’s performance in recent games.
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Source: Briefly News
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