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South African footballer Luke Fleurs, 24, has died after being shot during an attempted kidnapping.

Fleurs, who played as a centre back for South African top flight side Kaizer Chiefs, was killed in Johannesburg.

Fleurs represented South Africa at the Tokyo Olympics, while he was also called up to the senior team on two occasions, but never made an appearance.

Marca reported how Fleurs was shot dead during what was either an attempted kidnapping or theft of his car, with the final circumstances not yet confirmed by police.

The defender previously played for Ubuntu Cape Town and SuperSport United in his native country, while he also represented Bafana Bafana at Under 17 and Under 23 level.