San Diego Sockers Mourn Passing of Abel Sebele
January 8, 2016 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
San Diego Sockers News Release
Abel Sebele of the San Diego Sockers
(San Diego Sockers)
It is with a very heavy heart that the San Diego Sockers announce the passing of Abel "Shadow" Sebele.
"Shadow," as he was affectionately known, lost his life after a traffic incident in Old Town.
"We are extremely shocked and saddened by this news," General Manager John Kentera said. "Shadow, was a wonderful man with a huge heart and everyone in the organization loved him."
Sebele was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on December 31, 1989. He came to the U.S. in 2005 and settled in the Washington D.C. area.
Shadow played for West Virginia University from 2009-2012. He joined the Sockers this season from the Wichita B52's.
The nickname, "Shadow" came from the fact that growing up he would follow his older brother everywhere he went.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sebele family," Kentera concluded. "We will forever remember Shadow for his great smile and the kindness with which he treated everyone."
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