Johannesburg-World governing football body (FIFA) President, Joseph ‘Sepp’ Blatter, says he learnt with ‘great sadness the passing on of legendary football administrator and Premier Soccer League Life President, Dr Leepile Taunyane.’

Dr Taunyane, who was also SAFA honorary member died in Johannesburg last week.

He was 85.

“Personally, and on behalf of the international football family, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the South African football community and, most importantly, to the family, friends and loved ones of Leepile Taunyane,” said Blatter in a letter to SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan.

“We would hope that in some way, our words of support may bring a little bit of peace and solace in this time of sadness.”

Dr Taunyane was laid to rest in Johannesburg on Sunday, 3 November 2013.-TDN
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