A Zimbabwean footballer has tragically passed away after a collision with an opponent during a competitive match.
Johnson Shumba, the goalkeeper for Lusumbami FC, died on Wednesday morning at Mpilo Hospital. He was believed to be in his 20s.
Zimbabwean footballer has tragically passed away after a collision with an opponent during a competitive match.
Johnson Shumba, the goalkeeper for Lusumbami FC, died on Wednesday morning at Mpilo Hospital. He was believed to be in his 20s.
Lusumbami FC, competing in the Matabeleland North Province Division Two League, announced the heartbreaking news through their official social media channels.
Shumba succumbed to injuries sustained during a clash with an opponent in a match against Hwange FC Reserves. The club said:On a sad note our goalkeeper Johnson Shumba passed on this morning at Mpilo Hospital. Our condolences to the Shumba family, the football fraternity and the Lusumbami community.