A huge crowd of mourners on Wednesday attended the burial of former Junior International midfielder Changwe Kalale who was put to rest at Chambishi Cemetery on the Copperbelt.
Kalale, 23, died on Sunday at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka three years after a road accident left him paralysed.
The moving funeral procession started with Church Service at Pentecostal Assemblies of God before burial at Chambishi Cemetery.
Speaking on behalf of Chipolopolo, assistant coach Beston Chambeshi paid a moving tribute to the ex-under-17 star during the church service.
“He was an outstanding player and you could see his undoubted talent. I worked and coached here in Chambishi and I know his family very well. I am close to his father Ben and his uncle Robson who also played football,” Chambeshi said.
“And you could see Changes style was unique and surely he got his genes from a footballing family. He a great talent, it was a God given.”
Present at the funeral was FAZ committee member Kabaso Kapambwe, coaches Fordson Kabole, Simonda Kaunda, Kellies Mwaba, Lewington Mujembe, Emmanuel Siwale, Tom Sakapaji, Willy Nkonde and several players.
Also present is retired Zambia and Zesco United defender Nyambe Mulenga who survived the accident plus Kalale’s close pal and Chipolopolo midfielder Enock Mwepu.
This is really sad..what shall we do as Zambians to minimise road traffic accidents.Too many young Zambians have died prematurely on our dangerous roads.MHSRIP
RIP
Sad.
MHSRIP
I hope FAZ done their part……..
MHSRIP ….so sad
May God comfort your family as you rest in eternal peace. My condolences!
First , we must improve health system so that those who survive the road accident shouldn’t die because of lack proper care .
First , we must improve health system so that those who survive the road accident shouldn’t die because of lack proper care .
Comment:Sad for a young talent.May his soul rest in peace
Iam so touched about his death.
MHSRIp.
This is too sad indeed. Taken too soon. May the Lord give the family strength through this indescribably most difficult heart breaking period. My prayers are with the family and friends
3 years ago he was under 17, died aged 23 years. African soccer and age cheating!
Very sad indeed, gone too soon. RIP
Sad indeed rest in pease changed kalale
Why was he not evacuated to RSA, but Rupiah Banda, Daniel Munkombwe and other prominent senior citizens are sent to RSA, India for treatment. It is not fair. RIP young man.
Ba Faz nomba Nyambe Mulenga muletiposhani pantu uyumuntu nimwe mwalenga ati aleke ukuteya bola eyo alelilamo.Bushe tamwakamwingisheko nangu kacito ku Faz alesungilamo abana nolupwa,nangufye kulonga utumabuku muma office twapapata.
RIP
Gone too soon baggio
Mhsrip mwandi
Rest in peace my brother
Comment: eish its sad fo a young man like this
heart felt condolences