Malawian soccer legend Esau Kanyenda died in the UK, and President Arthur Peter Mutharika put out a statement calling it a massive loss for the country. Kanyenda played across Africa and Europe before making waves at Russian club FC Rostov, and he helped the Flames qualify for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola, which was basically one of the biggest moments in Malawian football history.
After retiring, Kanyenda kept showing up for local football development by mentoring admins and helping young players get better at the game. Mutharika said the guy stayed committed to growing the sport even after his playing days ended. The president and first lady sent condolences to the family while the nation mourns the loss of someone who put Malawi on the map internationally through his talent and leadership.
After retiring, Kanyenda kept showing up for local football development by mentoring admins and helping young players get better at the game. Mutharika said the guy stayed committed to growing the sport even after his playing days ended. The president and first lady sent condolences to the family while the nation mourns the loss of someone who put Malawi on the map internationally through his talent and leadership.
