As published by Tiyani Wa Ka Mabasa in the African Times
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has joined the football world in mourning one of Zimbabwe’s finest players, Tendai Ndoro.
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The 40-year-old passed away on Monday in his home in Sandton, Johannesburg, after a long battle with diabetes.
“I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of former international player Tendai Ndoro. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel for this loss,” wrote Infantino in a letter to the president of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), Nqobile Magwizi.
“During his international career, Tendai Ndoro was regularly capped by Zimbabwe and notably participated in the 2017 CAF African Cup of Nations. At the club level, he defended the colours of Chicken Inn in his home country, as well as several South African clubs, including Orlando Pirates FC. He also played in Saudi Arabia and Oman.
“Legend of Zimbabwe football, known for his talent and resilience, inspiration for many young footballers, his legacy and achievements, and in particular his personality, his leadership, his popularity, and his human qualities will not be forgotten, and he will be truly missed,” added Infantino.
“We hope that these memories and our words of support may help bring some peace and solace at this difficult time.”
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Meanwhile, Ndoro’s memorial service was held at the AFM Church in Kempton Park on Thursday. The ceremony also served as his funeral, with the official burial scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe.
Ndoro’s remains are due for repatriation from South Africa to Zimbabwe on Saturday morning, 23 August.
This article has been published in partnership with the African Times.
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