Maritzburg United midfielder Mlondi Dlamini has passed away after being involved in a car accident.

According to the Team of Choice chairman Farook Kadodia, the club was informed of the sudden passing of their midfielder on Sunday morning.

“It is very sad and devastating news. We received the call from the police at 7.30am today.

“We will release the statement with all the details tomorrow morning (Monday),” Kadodia told Independent Media.

Kadodia said they will release an official statement on Monday.

In January 2016, Maritzburg lost one of their talented players in Mondli Cele in a tragic car accident.