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ZIMBABWEAN football united in mourning legendary coach, Nelson Matongorere, who passed away on Wednesday night.
The CAPS United assistant coach, died at a private clinic in Kambuzuma, Harare.
Matongorere who was 68, leaves a legacy of having groomed the majority of the coaches who are taking charge of Premiership, lower Divisions, tertiary and schools’ teams.
CAPS UNITED
“The CAPS United family, football fraternity and the nation are gripped with sorrow following the passing on of coach, father, leader, elder, and mentor Nelson Matongorere.
“We have sadly lost a true legend of the game.
“For decades, Nelson Matongorere dedicated his life to shaping young athletes and inspiring countless teams.
“His legacy extends far beyond the pitch, as he taught us valuable life lessons about discipline, teamwork and all the perseverance.”
ZIFA CHAIRMAN LINCOLN MUTASA
“It is with profound sadness that the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has learned of the passing of Nelson Matongorere, CAPS United assistant coach and former ZIFA technical director.
“Matongorere, who was also a CAF certified instructor and ZIFA Northern Region head of the technical and development committee, commanded immense respect within the football community.
“His vast experience spanning several decades at various levels within our football pyramid, contributed significantly to the beautiful game.”
ZIFA FIB CHAIRMAN SHERIF MUSSA
“His death is a huge blow not just to CAPS United where he was currently working but to the entire Zimbabwean football fraternity and the African game at large as Nelson was a CAF instructor.
“My heartfelt condolences to his family who have lost a father and a pillar.”
NRSL CHAIRMAN MARTIN KWEZA
“It is with heavy hearts that as the NRSL fraternity, we wish to convey our heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Matongorere family and the whole football fraternity at large on the sad passing of our dear brother, father and servant of football.
“As much as we knew of his failing health, we kept on praying for his full recovery fully cognisant of his ever-wanted presence in the rebuilding of our football.”
BLACK RHINOS COACH NESBERT SARUCHERA
“I am hurt after getting the news of my mentor, name any local coach, he groomed them all. He would assist everyone even those who couldn’t write, he was a great man…we lost a very big man in football.
“We are very disturbed as coaches; our mentor is gone.
“We are appealing to the family to bury him on a Monday so that everyone can be there.”
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter