Former Leeds and South African striker Phil Masinga dies aged 49 Phil Masinga played in the Premier League for the Yorkshire club for two years The South African forward joined Leeds from Mamelodi Sundowns in 1994 'The thoughts of everyone at #LUFC are with his family and friends,' Leeds wroteBy Press Association and Kate Mcgreavy For Mailonline Published: 09:37 GMT, 13 January 2019 | Updated: 09:40 GMT, 13 January 2019 Viewcomments Former Leeds striker Phil Masinga has died at the age of 49, the club have announced. The South African played in the Premier League for the Yorkshire club for two years after joining from Mamelodi Sundowns in 1994. 'It is with great sadness that the club has learnt of former striker Phil Masinga's passing. The thoughts of everyone at #LUFC are with his family and friends,' the club said on Twitter. Former Leeds striker Phil Masinga has died at the age of 49, the club announced on Sunday Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility