The Zimbabwe Football Association has joined the rest of the football fraternity in mourning ZRP Morris FC left back Nyasha Chakanyuka who collapsed and died during the club’s training session on Wednesday.

“Nyasha Chakanyuka was a young and ambitious player who met his untimely death whilst pursuing his professional dreams. It is saddening to lose such a talented footballer who represented his club with distinction,” ZIFA Communications Manager Xolisani Gwesela expressed his grief in statement published on the Association’s official website www.zifa.org.zw .

“Zifa is in mourning with his family, ZRP Morris FC , friends and the local football family as everyone grapples with the shocking loss.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chakanyuka family in this time of grief and we encourage them to seek comfort and solace in the Almighty. Rest in peace,” said Gwesela.