RIP: Former Orlando Pirates Striker Tendai Ndoro Dies at 40

• Former Orlando Pirates star Tendai Ndoro has sadly passed away after reportedly battling with illness
• The former Zimbabwean international played for different clubs during his time in the South African league
• Mzansi football fans paid tribute to the former Mpumalanga Black Aces striker after the news of his death was announced on social media

Former Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro has passed away at the age of 40 after reportedly battling a long-term illness.

The Zimbabwean international had a successful spell while playing in the Premier Soccer League. He arrived in South Africa 12 years ago when he joined Mpumalanga Black Aces after his impressive performance at the COSAFA Cup with the Warriors and Chicken Inn.

After a successful campaign with the Aces, Ndoro earned a deserved move to Orlando Pirates before going on to join Saudi Professional League side Al-Faisaly.

His stint at Al-Faisaly wasn’t successful, and he returned to the South African league to later play for Ajax Cape Town and Highlands Park before moving to Oman to join Al-Orouba. Unfortunately, he was forced into early retirement due to recurring injuries.

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In 2021, concerns about the health of the former Ajax Cape Town star surfaced after an image of him trended on social media, with reports claiming he had lost his sight.

Ndoro dies at 40 after battling illness

Ndoro passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, after battling illness. He was reportedly found dead in his apartment in South Africa.

He was one of Zimbabwe’s most popular footballers, having represented the nation between 2013 and 2017.

He was part of the Warriors squad that participated in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, which was hosted by Gabon.

The new of Ndoro's death came after the death of Springboks legends Dawie Snyman and the South African rugby national team former captain Des van Jaarsveldt.

The news of Ndoro's death went viral on social media, with South African football fans paying tribute to him online.

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Mzansi reacts as Ndoro passed on at 40

Real_neristo said:

"Very sad, May his soul RIP."

Ngoako Mapunya wrote:

"Tjo 😢. May his soul RIP…just remembered how he was robbed 😢"

Dumisani Lesele shared:

"Rip Ndoro Ndoro. That was one of the best strikers we had as Orlando Pirates back in the day. May he's legacy live on in our stories."

Quinton mentioned:

"Eric Tinkler at pirates used to win games with a combination of Tendai Ndoro and Memela . RIP buccaneer ☠️"

Mograine Ramukosi reacted:

"May he rest at easy son of Zim soil. Your contributions shall be remembered at the ghost ship."

Andrew Moshugi commented:

"I actually saw him earlier this year at Orlando stadium looking healthy and strong . Life is too short and unpredictable indeed. RIP Ndoro."

Nyamazana KaHlathi responded:

"Condolences to the Ndoro family, friends and sports fraternity. Peace and blessings be upon his soul."

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Tuwani Holdings added:

"This guy hasn't been lucky in his life and it's so saddening. May his soul rest in peace!!!"

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Source: Briefly News