Lusaka – The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has expressed deep condolences to the families of seven football players who tragically died in a road accident on Saturday.

The team was travelling to a third-tier league match in the northwest of the country.

“We are in touch with the football, civil, and law enforcement authorities in the province to provide full details,” said FAZ president Andrew Kamanga.
The crash also left twelve others injured, with five critically wounded players evacuated to Lusaka for urgent medical care. The identities of those affected have not yet been released.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe shared his condolences, saying, “I convey my personal and CAF’s deepest sympathies. May the souls of the departed players rest in eternal peace.”
Artur de Almeida e Silva, head of Southern Africa’s regional football associations, called the tragedy “heartbreaking,” adding, “Football is a sport that unites us… we share in your grief and offer our heartfelt sympathies.”
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