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Mngwengwe: Late Golden Arrows defender was a true leader – Polokwane City’s Larsen

In the wake of reports Golden Arrows have lost one of their longest-serving players in the form of defender Nkanyiso Mngwengwe, former coach Clinton Larsen reminisces about his relationship with the late 30-year-old.

The experienced manager says they have formed a good relationship with the veteran defender at Arrows whom he says was down to earth, supportive, humble, and a dedicated professional.

Reports surfaced the former Abafana Bes’thende skipper passed away on Monday and the club has also confirmed the news, but Larsen reveals they never stopped communicating with the lanky campaigner.

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“He was a young man that was in the prime of his career and last week, he sent me a message on WhatsApp about the lockdown and training,” Larsen told Goal.