Fly high Brian Banda 💔🕊️“He leaves behind three children. The youngest is a baby boy we’d only christened Junior. It’s painful that he passed on before he even held his two-week-old son.” said his grieving sister, Beauty Dube.
🕊️ "Brian Banda was the rhythm of our team." — FC Platinum Coach Norman Mapeza
As the football world continues to mourn the loss of a true midfield maestro, these words from Coach Mapeza say it all. Brian Banda wasn’t just a player — he was the heartbeat, the energy, the rhythm that kept the game flowing.
LIVE: Zimbabwe mourns football star Brian BandaZimbabwe mourns football star Brian Banda
Zimbabwe comes together today to bid a final farewell to one of its football icons, Brian “BB” Banda, who will be laid to rest at Lady Stanley Cemetery. The 29-year-old FC Platinum midfielder and former Highlanders star died tragically in a car accident over the weekend.
A memorial service is taking place at the Amphitheatre in Bulawayo, this morning, with hundreds expected to gather and pay tribute to a player remembered not only for his flair and discipline on the pitch but also for his humility and commitment to the game.
THE body of the late Warriors midfielder Brian Banda has arrived at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre where hundreds are gathered for a moving memorial service in his honour.
The atmosphere is sombre as family, friends, football fans, and officials from clubs across Zimbabwe including Division One teams came together to pay their final respects.
Banda, 29, tragically lost his life in a car accident along the Masvingo-Zvishavane Highway on Sunday.
News of his passing sent shockwaves through the Zimbabwean and broader football community, with tributes pouring in from all corners.
Following the memorial service, Banda will be laid to rest at West Park Cemetery on Monday afternoon.
A talented and hard-working player, Banda was known for his passion on the field and humility off it.
His dedication to the game and gentle spirit made him a respected figure in local football circles and a role model to many young players.Banda, who earned national caps and admiration across Zimbabwe, passed away just two weeks after the birth of his son—whom he never got the chance to meet. He leaves behind three children and a legacy that has left the football fraternity in deep mourning.
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