The Zambia women’s national team has been hit with a sad and devastating news of the death of 24-year-old striker Norin Betani.
The Zambian Football Association announced on Wednesday that the player had passed away. The player had reported to camp feeling unwell and was subsequently admitted to hospital.
“We regret to announce the death of one of our female players, Norin Betani, who was in the provisional squad for the Ghana match. Betani was taken to the nearest hospital to the team camp, which is Kanyama Level One hospital, and FAZ engaged the family at every stage,” the federation’s General Secretary says Kamanga says.
“The patient was referred to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) on Monday and was under medical care until her demise. FAZ secretariat staff, family members, and her club (Indeni Roses) worked closely during the player’s hospitalization.”
The Copper Queens of Zambia are currently in Ghana to face the Ghana Black Queens on Friday in the Olympic Qualifiers’ first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium.
