Tragedy at ZIFA Referees’ Training as Child Dies During Seminar
A child died at a Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) referees’ training seminar, turning what was meant to be a routine program into a tragic day for the football community.
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ZIFA Confirms the Tragedy
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) confirmed that a female participant had attended the training with her two children when the incident occurred.
Despite immediate efforts to provide assistance, the infant sadly passed away.
“The Zimbabwe Football Association regrets to inform the football family and the nation of a tragic incident that occurred today during a referees’ training seminar. One of the female participants, who had attended with her two children, suffered the sudden and unexpected loss of her infant child during the course of the day. Despite immediate efforts to render assistance, the child sadly passed away,” the statement read in part.
Police Handling the Case
ZIFA confirmed that the matter has been referred to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), who are now handling the case in accordance with the law. The association added that it is fully cooperating with authorities.
“The matter has been referred to the Zimbabwe Republic Police, who are now handling the case in accordance with the law. ZIFA is cooperating fully with the relevant authorities and is extending support to the bereaved mother during this extremely difficult time.”
Condolences to the Bereaved Family
The football body extended condolences to the grieving mother and her family, while urging the public and media to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
“As an Association, we extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and respectfully ask that their privacy be observed. Further updates, if necessary, will be issued through official ZIFA channels,” the statement concluded.
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