Chaswe Nsofwa
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Chaswe Nsofwa was a Zambia
n international football striker. He died during a training match in Beersheba
, Israel
.
matches, prompting a signature. He was signed by Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Liga Leumit (National League)
though too late for the Israel Football Association
to allow him to play in the club's first league match. After missing the first league round, he played his first match on 25 August 2007 against Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan. His first start was a successful one as he scored two goals and received much praise from the local supporters.
African Nations Cup team in 2002. He also represented his country at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Cup
in Nigeria.
at Vasermil Stadium
. 40 minutes later, he was brought to Soroka Medical Center
where he was declared DOA
.
He was buried on Thursday 6 September in his home country of Zambia
at Lusaka's Old Leopards Hill cemetery. His funeral was attended by former president Frederick Chiluba
as well as several members of the Zambian national squad. As a mark of respect to him Hapoel Beersheba have retired the number six shirt in his honour.
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
n international football striker. He died during a training match in Beersheba
Beersheba
Beersheba is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev", it is the seventh-largest city in Israel with a population of 194,300....
, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
Arrival in Israel
During a trial in August 2007, Nsofwa scored two goals in two Toto CupToto Cup
The Toto Cup is an association football tournament that exists separately in the two highest divisions in Israel: the Premier League and Liga Leumit....
matches, prompting a signature. He was signed by Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Liga Leumit (National League)
Liga Leumit
Liga Leumit is the second tier in the Israeli football league system below the Premier League.-Structure:There are 16 clubs in the league. At the end of each season, the lowest-placed team are relegated to Liga Alef while the highest-placed team from Liga Alef are promoted in their place...
though too late for the Israel Football Association
Israel Football Association
The Israel Football Association , also known as IFA, is the governing body of football in Israel. It organizes the football leagues, Israeli Premier League, Israeli State Cup, Toto Cup and the Israeli national football team. The association is based in Ramat Gan...
to allow him to play in the club's first league match. After missing the first league round, he played his first match on 25 August 2007 against Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan. His first start was a successful one as he scored two goals and received much praise from the local supporters.
National team career
He was part of the ZambianZambia national football team
The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. Before independence they were known as the Northern Rhodesia national football team. The side is nicknamed Chipolopolo as copper is one of...
African Nations Cup team in 2002. He also represented his country at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Cup
1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Nigeria between April 3 and April 24, 1999. The 1999 championship was the 12th contested.- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.-Squads:...
in Nigeria.
Death
On 29 August 2007, he died from a sudden heart failure during a training match against Maccabi BeershebaMaccabi Be'er Sheva F.C.
Maccabi Be'er Sheva Football Club , is an Israeli football team based in Beersheba. While not nearly as popular as their city rivals, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the club made great strides in recent years including gaining promotion from Liga Bet to the Liga Leumit in just four seasons...
at Vasermil Stadium
Vasermil Stadium
The Arthur Vasermil Municipal Stadium, commonly known as the Vasermil Stadium, is a football stadium in Beersheba, Israel. The stadium is designed as an open bowl , and formerly had a running track, though this has now been bricked over. The stadium is all-seated, and the capacity is 13,000.It is...
. 40 minutes later, he was brought to Soroka Medical Center
Soroka Medical Center
Soroka Medical Center is a hospital in Beersheba, Israel. It is the largest medical center in southern region of the country, and the fourth largest in Israel with approximately 1000 beds. It is owned by Clalit, the largest Health Maintenance Organization in Israel. Soroka services diverse ethnic...
where he was declared DOA
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival or D.O.A. is a term used to indicate that a patient was found to be already clinically dead upon the arrival of professional medical assistance, often in the form of first responders such as emergency medical technicians, paramedics, or police...
.
He was buried on Thursday 6 September in his home country of Zambia
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
at Lusaka's Old Leopards Hill cemetery. His funeral was attended by former president Frederick Chiluba
Frederick Chiluba
Frederick Jacob Titus Chiluba was a Zambian politician who was the second President of Zambia from 1991 to 2002. Chiluba, a trade union leader, won the country's multi-party presidential election in 1991 as the candidate of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy , defeating long-time President...
as well as several members of the Zambian national squad. As a mark of respect to him Hapoel Beersheba have retired the number six shirt in his honour.