Tragedy struck the Zimbabwe football world when star midfielder Brian Banda died in a horrific car crash. The 29-year-old FC Platinum player never got to hold his newborn son who arrived just two weeks before the fatal accident. Banda leaves behind three heartbroken children and a devastated family. His sister Beauty Dube revealed the painful truth that Brian passed away before meeting his baby boy. The family had planned to let Brian name the child once he saw him.
The deadly crash happened on Zvishavane-Bulawayo Road near Fred Mine around 2:30 in the morning. A Toyota Corolla carrying Banda flipped over after the driver tried to overtake another car at a dangerous blind spot. The driver swerved to dodge an oncoming vehicle but lost control of the car completely. Banda and another passenger died right there on the road. The accident occurred one day after Banda watched his teammates draw against Simba Bhora at Mandava Stadium.
Football fans remember Banda as one of the most talented and disciplined midfielders in the country. He played for both Highlanders and the national team before joining FC Platinum. Hundreds of mourners gathered at his mother's house in Cowdray Park for the funeral wake. Former teammates and football officials came to pay their respects to the beloved player. FC Platinum and the Premier Soccer League released emotional statements honoring Banda's memory and contributions to Zimbabwe football.
The deadly crash happened on Zvishavane-Bulawayo Road near Fred Mine around 2:30 in the morning. A Toyota Corolla carrying Banda flipped over after the driver tried to overtake another car at a dangerous blind spot. The driver swerved to dodge an oncoming vehicle but lost control of the car completely. Banda and another passenger died right there on the road. The accident occurred one day after Banda watched his teammates draw against Simba Bhora at Mandava Stadium.
Football fans remember Banda as one of the most talented and disciplined midfielders in the country. He played for both Highlanders and the national team before joining FC Platinum. Hundreds of mourners gathered at his mother's house in Cowdray Park for the funeral wake. Former teammates and football officials came to pay their respects to the beloved player. FC Platinum and the Premier Soccer League released emotional statements honoring Banda's memory and contributions to Zimbabwe football.
