ZIFA Northern Region Division One league chairman, Willard Manyengavana has died.
Manyengavana collapsed on Monday morning at Colcom gym and was rushed to the Avenues Clinics where he was pronounced dead.
The Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) released a statement which read:
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing on of our chairman Willard Manyengavana.
He collapsed while in the gym and was confirmed dead on arrival at the Avenues Clinic.
Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
The veteran sports administrator previously served as vice chairman of the Premier Soccer League in addition to another role at CAPS United Football Club.
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) expressed its condolences in a statement. It said:
Our thoughts and prayers are with friends and family of veteran football administrator, Northern Region chair and ZIFA councillor, Willard Manyengavana who passed on earlier today. May his soul rest in peace.
His legacy immortalises the mortal who has left us.
Meanwhile, the Premier Soccer League (PSL), where Manyengavana served as vice-chairman from 2006 to 2010, said in a statement:
It is with deep sadness that we learnt of the sudden passing of former PSL Vice Chairman and Chairman of the ZIFA Northern Region, Willard Manyengavana.
We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Manyengevana family and the entire football fraternity. May his soul rest in peace.
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