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Copper Queens striker, Norin Betani, has died at age 24 at Lusaka’s University Teaching Hospital after being diagnosed with suspected malaria.
The announcement of her death was made available to Zambia Monitor by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ).
Betani was Indeni Roses striker.
FAZ General-Secretary, Reuben Kamanga, explained that the player reported to camp whilst unwell and was taken to the hospital for thorough examination on recommendation by team medics.
“We regret to announce the death of one of our female players Norin Betani who was in the provisional squad for the Ghana match. Betani was taken to the nearest hospital, the Kanyama Level One hospital and FAZ engaged the family at every stage.
“The patient was referred to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) on Monday and was under medical care until her demise. FAZ secretariat staff, family members and her club (Indeni Roses) worked closely during the player’s hospitalization,” Kamanga said.
He stated that the details of the funeral would be shared in due course.
“For now we urge everyone in the football family to mourn the deceased with dignity and respect the full privacy that medical situations sometimes demand,” Kamanga said.
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