August 20, 2008
Football Association of Zambia, FAZ has mourned the passing away of its Patron and Republican President H.E. Levy P. Mwanawasa S.C at the Percy Military Hospital yesterday.
FAZ vice president, Emmanuel Munaile who is also the association spokesperson called upon the entire football family and nation to remain calm and united in earnest prayer and supplication to almighty God.
Zambia national team observed a minute of silence in respect of the death of the President. Zambia won 2-0 courtesy of Rodger Kola’s second half brace.
”It is with heavy hearts and a deep sense of sorrow that we offer our condolences to the First family, acting President and cabinet on the loss of the President whose great leadership, dedication to duty and better Zambia was demonstrated throughout his life,” Honourable Munaile said.
Munaile also said the national team’s 2-0 win over Germany side VFL Kirchheimteck last night has been dedicated to the late FAZ Patron
“They honoured the patron and President and dedicated all their actions to the memory of the President,” Munaile added.
The national team’s Germany training camp will continue but there’s still uncertainty on the whether tomorrow’s friendly against sixth tier side will go as scheduled.
Munaile also confirmed that this league games which were scheduled for this week had been cancelled.
On the under-20 who are currently preparing for an invitation 2008 Canbera International Cup in Australia, the FAZ Spokesperson said the junior Chipolopolo Boys’ will be training behind closed door.
“The under-20 will continue training behind closed doors and will do everything strictly private.”
Meanwhile Zambia Voluntary Soccer Fans Association Chairman Paster Makembo has urged fans country wide to stay calm and pray for the first family.
43 Comments on "FAZ mourns Levy"
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Billy on Wed, 20th Aug 2008 3:56 PM
Way to go FAZ.
atlanta,ga on Wed, 20th Aug 2008 4:55 PM
like i said yesterday ,let togo preparations go ahead,the team in germany should go ahead and play their game tomorrow ba FAZ.life goes on with or with out mwanawasa.iam not trying to be rude.togo are playing against a good opposition in todayz friendly whilst we are playin weaker oppositions in the name preparations.i dont know if we are goin to beat togo with this kind of attitude ba FAZ.i know mwanawasa will be proud of u if we win against togo,that will be the only way of honouring him.so ba FAZ as we continue morning our president allow the boyz wear black arm bands and finish their games in germany.
Zambia 1 on Wed, 20th Aug 2008 5:05 PM
Let the boys prepare play tomorrow. By the way FAZ lied when they said the national team will wear black armbands…
alex on Wed, 20th Aug 2008 7:18 PM
Are we that poor to even fail to afford black armbands. The Germany govt should have shown respect by providing the armbands coz our team is in a territory they dont know well. if the boys were home a well wisher could have donated . Shame to who ever is incharge of the teams welfare.May the patrons soul rest in eternal peace.
Big Steve from SA on Thu, 21st Aug 2008 9:05 AM
I agree with atlanta though I am not sure I’m likeing the tone his comment is coming in. The preparations should continue. Our president was about hard work, dedication and success. Lets continue in that legacy in his honor. He would only be happy that the preparations continued so lets do this for him. To say life goes on is true but has an element of disrespect attached to it. We have lost in my opinion the best thing that happened to Zambia in State house (again my opinion lets not get personal!!) I think we need to be weary of our comments here.
MHSRIP.
Rabson kandunda on Fri, 22nd Aug 2008 11:02 AM
It is sad to recall the death of our president but what is most important is to commend him into the loving mercy of our God.My prayer formother Zambia is to remain steadfast and serene in the face of this sad moment.Adios. Rabson Kandunda, Nairobi Kenya