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Zambia bus crash: Seven Chavuma Town Council FC players die in accident
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Zambia bus crash: Seven Chavuma Town Council FC players die in accident

Zambian football is in mourning after seven Chavuma Town Council FC players died in a bus accident.

The country’s Football Federation (FAZ) expressed its “deep shock” at the accident, which occurred on Saturday while the team was en route to a third division league match in the northwest of the country.

“We are in contact with the football, civil and police authorities in the province to provide us with all the details,” said Faz president Andrew Kamanga.

Twelve other people were injured in the accident and five of them were evacuated to the capital, Lusaka, for treatment.

The names of the dead and injured have not been released.

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe said he and the governing body “hope and pray” that the injured make a full recovery soon.

“I convey my deepest personal condolences and that of Caf,” Motsepe added in a statement.

“May God comfort and console the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased and the Zambian Football Association.

“May the souls of the deceased players rest in eternal peace.”

Artur de Almeida e Silva, president of the council of the Southern African regional FAs, said the loss of young lives in such a way was “truly heartbreaking”.

“Football is a sport that unites us and that brings joy and pride to the communities of our region,” he said in a letter to his Faz counterpart.

“At this tragic time, we share your pain and offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends who are mourning this immense loss.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are still receiving treatment for their injuries.”