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The death of eight Dynamos fans in a road accident last Saturday, has united the Zimbabwean football fraternity with Caps United leading the pouring of sympathy.
Seven fans died on the spot while another one succumbed to injuries on Monday, following the fatal accident which occurred on Saturday morning, while the fans were on their way to Gweru for the match against Chapungu which Dynamos won 2-1.
Condolence messages poured in from the National Football Association of Zimbabwe, Ministry of Sport and various football stakeholders.
Caps United who are Dynamosa�� traditional rivals led with a statement on Saturday.
a�?On behalf of the president of Caps United Football Club, Gunners Football Club and Sports Avenues, the shareholders thereof, the Board of Directors, the CEO, staff, players, supporters and sponsors of the Green Machine and its associate entities, we convey our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the Dynamos president Keni Mubayiwa, his board, executive, the entire team and the whole sporting fraternity following the unfortunate accident that claimed the lives of Dynamos supporters early this morning. We especially extend our condolences to their immediate families. This is our collective loss. We mourn with you. May their dear souls rest in eternal peace,a�? wrote Caps United board of directors chairman Lewis Uriri.
a�?We have learnt with shock, horror and disbelief the passing on of our Dynamos brethren and compatriots on their way to Gweru to support their beloved team. This is a sad loss, not only for their immediate families, but for the entirety of the Zimbabwe football fraternity.
a�?Sport, and in particular soccer, has been a unifying and rallying point in difficult times for the Republic. It has given us something to talk, laugh and sometimes cry about.
This sad loss goes beyond an accident. It is a national disaster. We call upon the whole football fraternity, indeed the whole sporting community, to give as much help and assistance as they are able to accord to the families of the deceased.a�?
Dynamos president Kenny Mubaiwa also visited the scene of the accident and assisted the injured to get medical care.
Among the survivors of the accident was Dynamos midfielder King Nasamaa��s mother who was injured but has since been discharged from hospital. – supersport.com
Online Reporter