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Zambian legend, Rainford Kalaba is dead
The football world is in mourning following the tragic death of Zambian football legend Rainford Kalaba, who died in a road traffic accident on April 13, 2024, in Kafue, Lusaka Province.
The accident also claimed the life of his partner, adding to the grief of Kalaba’s family and fans.
Kalaba, aged 37, was a celebrated striker for TP Mazembe and a national hero for Zambia.
He was a key player in Zambia’s 2012 Africa Cup of Nations victory and had a distinguished club career with TP Mazembe, winning the CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup, and Super Cup.
Making his national team debut in 2005, Kalaba scored 15 goals in 105 appearances.
His personal highlight was winning the Golden Boot at the 2016 CAF Confederations Cup, where TP Mazembe triumphed over Algeria’s MO Béjaïa.
Kalaba’s legacy extends beyond his accolades; he is remembered for his role in the Zambian team that defied expectations to win the 2012 AFCON.
His career also included stints with Zambian clubs Kitwe United and ZESCO United, as well as loan spells in Portugal with Gil Vicente and Leiria.
The African football community has expressed deep condolences to Kalaba’s family, honouring the memory of a player who brought glory to his nation and joy to fans across the continent.
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Most popular ex-captain and head coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, is dead.
He was 74.
The football legend reportedly passed away in the early hours of Saturday though the exact circumstances surrounding the situation remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.
His longtime teammate and friend, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, confirmed the development.
Odegbami, who won the 1980 Africa Nation Cup with Chukwu, said: ‘I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00 this morning, “Chairman” Christian Chukwu, MFR, my bosom friend and teammate, one of the greatest football players in Nigeria’s history, has passed on’.
Born 4 January 1951, Chukwu had an illustrious career with Rangers captaining them to many laurels on the domestic football scene and led the Flying Antelopes to continental glory by winning the now rested African Cup Winners Cup in 1977.
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