7 Chavuma Town Council Football Players have today died in a fatal Road Traffic Accident in Chavuma District.

Chavuma District Commissioner Geoffrey Kasonda has confirmed the death of the seven players.

He stated that the other 11 footballers sustained injuries and are in Chavuma Hospital.

And in a statement issued to ZANIS, Football Association of Zambia FAZ Communication Manager Sydney Mulenga explained that the accident happened when the team was on the way to fulfilling a Week 8 fixture of the North Western Province Division One League.

Mr Mulenga added that the bus that was carrying the team overturned between Lukhunyi and Ndondo in Chavuma District.

Receiving the news, FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has expressed sadness and is in great shock.

“I am deeply saddened at the news of the accident involving Chavuma Council Football Club that has led to seven deaths. This is more devastating coming on the backdrop of spending a weekend with the football family in the province in Kalumbila Town,” Mr Kamanga added.