Katongo brothers: Tragedy derailed us
ZAMBIA soccer team brothers, Felix and Christopher Katongo, have revealed that they were psychologically disturbed during the joint 2010 African Cup and World Cup qualifier against Algeria at Konkola stadium on June 20 as a result of the accident involving Felix’s vehicle two days before the match.
The two brothers have called on their colleagues to put the 0-2 loss against the Desert Foxes behind and focus on winning the remaining qualifiers and qualify to the first World Cup on African soil.
While the squad was fine-tuning for the crunch qualifier against Algeria, Felix’s Mistubish Pajero, while being driven by his friend Benson Banda was involved in a road traffic accident in Chisamba area on June 18 where three people including Banda died.
Both players said in separate interviews yesterday that they where psychologically disturbed by the incident especially with the death of their colleague.
Felix said that he only knew about the accident a day before the game and it was hard to contend the loss of his friend.
“That accident really affected my performance especially with the death of my friend. When the accident happened on Thursday I was not told, I didn’t know about it but Chris knew. I only got wind of it on Friday and I was disturbed. But Chris was more affected than me because he knew everything that happened. Three people died and the driver (Benson) was not just my good friend but he was like family. He was my trusted friend and may his soul rest in peace,” he said.
The older of the two brothers, Chris, who is the team skipper said he was very disturbed with the incident and did not tell his younger brother because he did not want to make him restless.
Chris said it was sad that such a thing happened before the crucial encounter but that it was important to go back to the drawing board and start strategising for the remaining qualifiers.
“We can’t change the past but we can make a bright future. It was unfortunate that such an incident happened but there’s nothing we can do about it. The most important thing now is just to remain focused and do our best in the remaining qualifiers.
Chris had arguably his worst performance in a Zambian jersey and the game marked the first time the skipper was substituted since he inherited the armband. Felix also did not play according to his high standards.
And FAZ general secretary, George Kasengele said the association was deeply saddened by the incident and advised fans to be cautious when driving to watch matches in[Times of Zambia]
Gents I think I know who Ndobo is. He is actually missing from this blog. The same guy attacked me sometime back. I wont mention his name but go thru the postings and you will know. He called me names until we came to terms, now he has vanished. He has been prominate on this blog but he is not here.
I have made decisions as a real soccer fan of Zambia who is ready to defend his country. My contributions as per advice from many people including my family members will go thru FAZ, Zamfoot and journalists
I sign off Gents, God bless you all
Chamz you should add an avatar to your user name, that way nobody will be able to copy your name once you add the picture. Ever since Zambia lost to Algeria people have been using foul language. We were all disappointed by the results, but insulting innocent fans wont do the national team any good. I know for a fact that Ba Zamfoot is capable of deleting messages. We are not asking for too much Ba Zamfoot, but if you’ll be monitoring the site everyday can you just delete some of these messages?
Did Singuluma and Tembo also lose people they were close to? Because these two guys missed two clear chances.
I wonder if HR is going to drop them for missing the easiest chances we’ve ever created. I mean another guy was dropped for missing a penalty how about the guy who fails to score when the goal keeper is beaten?
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I have come to the conclusion that it is you why was attacking me
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@NDOBO
Ndobo I think you have really disappointed me. Why don’t and me give our IP-addresses to Zamfoot and rest the case. Even my daughter, girlfriend and nephew are pissed off
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I think that is your objective and I can assure you you have won. May God be with you
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Well done Jonas, willy and Seba. This is a positive development. Guys, I was sent some DVD’s of Mayuka and Justine in Isreal. I have to say that football that side is tough, it really resembles rugby. I should say that the boys need to be tough.
Justice Kafusha Do not involve me in this…..This is between you and Ndobo. I believe you have mistaken me for Ndobo, otherwise don’t include me in this on going no sense. I have managed to stay above this bull and post my feelings about Zambian soccer and not personally attack other bloggers. Please leave me out of this.
Good Point…will be very interesting to see what winning combination Renard can produce…The pressure is ON!
NO need for you to call me just stop posting as anonymous and insulting people,i can never give you my number for what?? you want call as anonymous and insult.You know what? you are such a child, i can’t even believe that you are 49years or approaching 50,Grow up! maybe you are another micheal jackson, a man-child. just look at your lauguage on blog and look at Uncle Bobs lauguage.Uncle Bobs is a real Uncle we can all seek advice from, but you(justice) you sound like a small boy that just moved to Denmark always braging about phone numbers and email addresses. Grow up man!
@Justice Kafusha
Am watching you
I thought Chris Katongo is the owner of the Pajero. Its actually grey and has a personalised number CK11. Its the one he used during his wedding ceremnoy to formalise his marriage at savoy Hotel last December which I attended. Hon. Munaile was the guest of honour. Kilambe,Isaac Chansa,Hachilensa were also there.
salam alikoum,
zambia will not recover from the muddy waters it has put itself in.my brothers u must face reallity and stop playing names your CHAN team was a marvel to watch.Give us support in SA and we shall support u in Angola.
inchallah.