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HIGHLANDERS and Warriors football legend Madinda Ndlovu has mourned Wicknell Chivayo who died last week in a helicopter crash with four others who included his wife Lucy in Marondera.
He was flying from his rural home late afternoon when his helicopter crashed.
Ndlovu is among many in the creatives and sports industry to benefit from Chivayo’s benevolence.
“As a legend I benefited a lot from Chivayo, he gave me something I will cherish forever,” said Ndlovu who alongside Highlanders chief executive officer Denzil Mnkandla, club board chairman Luke Mnkandla and the late club chairman Kenneth Mhlophe were given cars and US$10 000 to spend.
Highlanders coach Benjani Mwaruwari also received a car from Chivayo.
Chivayo also sponsored Highlanders and he died last Thursday a few hours after he had gifted Highlanders with US$250 000 bringing his financial and material help to US$2 million.
He had over the past two seasons been the mainstay of the club as Highlanders continue to struggle with finances.
Betterbrands and Sakunda have also been backing Highlanders.
“I am very sorry about what has befallen the Chivayo family, never the less that is the way life goes. I wish we had more people who can consider helping yesteryear greats. We actually benefitted many more would have benefitted, his death was not only a loss to his family but to too many,” said Ndlovu a former youth and senior Zimbabwe international.
Chivayo who was declared a provincial hero will be buried in on Thursday.
