The Zambian Football Association has confirmed the tragic passing of the women’s national team player, Norin Betani.
The 24-year-old was expected to travel with the team to Ghana for the Paris Olympic qualifying first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday but was unable to make the journey due to illness.
In a statement from the Zambian FA, it was announced that Betani had been taken to the hospital closest to the team camp, the Kanyama Level One Hospital. Despite all efforts by the FAZ secretariat staff, family members, and her club, Indeni Roses, the young player was referred to the University Teaching Hospital on Monday and was under medical care until her unfortunate demise on Wednesday, 21st February 2024.
As the Zambian team prepares to face Ghana’s Black Queens, they will undoubtedly be carrying the weight of this loss.
It’s a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of coming together as a football community to support one another in times of tragedy. Our hearts go out to Norin Betani’s family, her team, and the entire Zambian football community during this difficult time.
