The information of Shonga’s passing was confirmed by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) on Sunday.
Former Zambia and Orlando Pirates striker Justin Shonga has died on the age of 27.
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The information of Shonga’s passing was confirmed by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) on Sunday.
“Zambia police deputy spokesperson Dan Mwale has confirmed [the news] in an interview with the FAZ media team. Mwale said Shonga died at Sikanze Police Hospital [in Lusaka] after a short illness. More details will be availed later,” learn a tweet from FAZ on Sunday.
Pirates expressed shock following Shonga’s loss of life.
“Orlando Pirates is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, Justin Shonga . Our thoughts go out to his family and friends,” learn a tweet from Pirates.
Shonga joined Pirates from Nkwazi FC in September 2017 and performed for the Buccaneers for three years earlier than leaving them to affix Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in October 2020.
The 27-year-old additionally hung out at Cape Town City, Ismaily SC in Egypt and Sekhukhune United earlier than a return to Nkwazi in 2023.
Prior to his loss of life, Shonga was on the books of Najran Sports Club in Saudi Arabiaer, whom he joined in January.
