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Former Zimbabwe national team soccer Player Tendai Ndoro was found dead in his home in South Africa, the country’s football association said Tuesday. He was 40.
TheZimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Released a statement of social media confirming NDORO’s death. The association did not give details about his death.
Zimbabwe’s tips Tendai Ndoro responds after scoring a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group A-Football match between Zimbabwe and Tunisia in 2017 at Stade de l’Amitie Sino-Gabonaise in Libreville on January 23, 2017. (Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images)
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“The Zimbabwe Football Association is deeply sad about learning about the untimely departure of former Warrior striker, Tendai Ndoro,” the statement reads. “Ndoro was a gifted forward that proudly represented our nation and donated Warriors Jersey with a difference. His talent, commitment and passion for the game inspired many, and his contribution to Zimbabwisk football will be remembered forever.
“On behalf of the ZIFA -Eexecutive Committee, the Football Family and the whole nation, we are expanding our inner compassion to Ndoro’s family, friends and loved ones in this difficult time. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Zimbabwes Frem Tendai Ndoro celebrates after scoring a goal under the Africa Cup of Nations Group A Football Match between Zimbabwe and Tunisia in 2017 at Stade de l’Amitie Sino-Gabonaise in Libreville on January 23, 2017. (Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images)
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The daily mirror reported that NDORO was found dead in his home in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to the British marketing market, NDORO had suffered from “a long -term illness.”
Several of NDORO’s previous teams shared statements about social media mourning his passing away.
File -Zimbabwe’s Forward Tendai Ndoro (R) challenges Tunisia’s defender Ali Maaloul, before scoring during the Africa Cup of Nations Group A -Football match between Zimbabwe and Tunisia in 2017 at Stade de l’Amitie Sino -Gabonaise in Libreville on January 23, 2017. (Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images)
The veteran striker debuted in the national team in 2013 and continued to perform in 14 games and scored five goals until 2017. He also played for several professional clubs, most recently with Al-Orouba in Oman Professional League by 2020.
