Sundaymail Editor
Online Reporter
An outpouring of grief continues within the football family, as it mourns footballer Barnabus Mushunje, who died in an accident when a Honda Fit he was travelling in collided with a tractor near Chabwino Farm long the Harare-Shamva road on Tuesday.
He was 24.
Mushunje, a former Dynamos and Ngezi Platinum Stars player, was on his way to Shamva where he was turning out for Northern Region Division One League side Simba Bhora.
He was pronounced dead upon arrival at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.
Footballers Union of Zimbabwe (FUZ) consoled Mushunje’s family on Wednesday.
“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we have learnt of the death of Simba Bhora FC midfielder Barnabus Mushunje.
“Our thoughts and condolences of everyone at the Footballers Union of Zimbabwe are with his family and friends,” said FUZ in a statement.
Mushunje’s former side Ngezi Platinum Stars also sent their condolence message.
“Ngezi Platinum Stars Football Club is saddened to hear of the passing on of its former player Barnabus Mushunje.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. Barnabus shall be remembered for his cultured left foot.
“May his soul rest in peace.”
Online Reporter