PSL CEO sends condolences to Dennis Lota family

The Premier Soccer League (PSL), CEO, Brand de Villiers has expressed his shock after the sudden passing of Moroka Swallows assistant coach and Zambian international striker, Dennis Lota.

Lota, a former striker of both Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates, passed on yesterday. This morning, De Villiers extended his heartfelt condolences to the Lota family.

De Villiers said: “Dennis Lota will be remembered as one of the finest strikers to have played in the Premier Soccer League. As a player, he brought joy to thousands of football fans in this country. As a coach, he continued to lead by example and we will miss his contribution to our game.

“On behalf of the PSL clubs, we would like to send our condolences to his family and the Moroka Swallows family at large. Our prayers and thoughts are with them during this difficult period.”

Lota played for a number of clubs including AmaZulu, Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates among others.