Goalkeeper Dies After Colliding With Opponent During A Match

In what will come across as a really devastating development, Johnson Shumba, the Hwange Lusumbami FC’s goalkeeper, has died.

He tragically passed away following severe injuries sustained during a football match. 

Shumba, believed to be in his twenties, died at Mpilo Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment after the on-field collision.

The accident occurred during a Division Two League match in Matabeleland North Province between Lusumbami FC and Hwange FC Reserves. Shumba collided with an opposing player during the game, suffering critical injuries that ultimately claimed his life. Despite medical efforts to save him, Shumba succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

Lusumbami FC confirmed the heartbreaking news through a statement on their social media platforms, expressing their grief and offering condolences to Shumba's family.

The club wrote: “It is with deep sorrow that we confirm the passing of our beloved goalkeeper, Johnson Shumba, this morning at Mpilo Hospital. Our hearts go out to the Shumba family, the entire football community, and the Lusumbami FC family in this incredibly difficult time.”