France Jonas, former midfielder of the Fire Brigade, the Scouts Club and the Union Sportive de Beau-Bassin/Rose -Hill died this Sunday, November 21, at the Victoria Hospital in Candos.
According to our information, he had suffered a stroke a few days ago.
Aged about 50 years, the former soccer player was a resident of the Plaisance area, in Rose-Hill.
The playmaker, who played for Fire Brigade, Scouts Club, USBBRH and M Club in the 1990’s and 2000’s, was considered one of the best players the country has ever seen and was a specialist in set pieces. A virile player and very diligent on the field, he was also known for his humility.
From 1986 to 1996, he played for the Red and Blacks before joining the Scouts Club and taking the captain’s armband. He was present on the field. at the Anjalay Stadium between the Scout Club and the Fire Brigade in 1999.
He then finished his career at US Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill.
In 1997, he scored a brace in the friendly match between Club M and Paris Saint-Germain at the George V Stadium in Curepipe.
Father of three sons and a daughter, he has undeniably left his mark on the Mauritian soccer landscape.
The editorial staff of Le Matinal presents its sympathies to the bereaved family.
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