Football lovers have joined family, friends and well-wishers to mourn the passing of Zimbabwe legend, Butler Masango.

Masango, who was fondly referred to as Coach Butler until his death, was based in South Africa as the technical director and Soccer Scout at Talent Focus Elite Coaching in Johannesburg.

Although details of his mysterious death are not known at the time of this report, tributes have started to pour in for the late footballer.

Masango until his death was involved in developing young soccer players while he commits his spare time to mentoring children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Coach Butler was reported to have been diagnosed with heart failure earlier in the year, an issue that has taken a toll on his revenue generation according to hot919.co.za.

The same publication reported that he was feeling better but then contracted coronavirus.

It is assumed that he probably battled the illness, coronavirus, until his death.

Zororo Phumulani Funeral Plan (@zororophumulani) paid tribute and alerted many of Coach Butler’s death.

See tweet below:

BREAKING NEWS:
It is a dark day as our thoughts and prayers go to the Masango family upon learning of the passing on of South African based former Warriors striker and CAPS United midfielder the legendary Butler Masango popularly known as “Coach Butler.” pic.twitter.com/PCy1OOTMUX

— Zororo Phumulani Funeral Plan (@zororophumulani) May 10, 2021