Collin Mahara laid to rest

Born in Gokwe in 1966, the nomadic coach died in South Africa where he was staying.
Mahara started his playing career at Seke Two High School before he joined Zimbabwe Prison Service where he played for Green Buffaloes.
He then joined the Airforce and played for Chapungu. Mahara later joined Blue Jets as coach and started his nomadic career.
Mahara complained of chest pains before his death.
Several football coaches, players and fans were at Warren Hills for the burial. A splinter group of coaches, who are in dispute with the mainstream Zimbabwe Soccer Coaches Association, helped in the repatriation of the body from South Africa.
The group is led by Moses Chunga.
The group’s interim secretary-general Newsome Mutema said the game had lost one of its pillars.
“We are so touched by this bereavement and we can not fill the void left by Mahara as he was a pillar of strength in local football.
“We are happy that our union managed to work with the family of the late coach until his final resting place.
“We are grateful for Nyaradzo Funeral Services who came in handy and helped us in our time of need.”
Francis Mahara, the father of the late coach, thanked the football community for their support.