By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
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Former Zambia national team and Orlando Pirates midfielder Justin Shonga has passed away after a short illness, Zambian Football Association (FAZ) confirmed on Sunday.
Shonga made 77 appearances for Pirates, scoring 16 goals and setting up 16 more, and also represented Chipolopolo 15 times, netting seven times. The Zambian international joined the Middle East club, Najran FC on a short-term deal.
He joined Pirates from Nkwazi FC in September 2017 and played for the Buccaneers for three years before leaving them to join Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in October 2020.
The 27-year-old also spent time at Cape Town City, Ismaily SC in Egypt and Sekhukhune United before a return to Nkwazi in 2023.
However, his sad passing was announced on Sunday.
“Former Chipolopolo forward Justin Shonga has died. Zambia Police Deputy Spokesperson Dan Mwale has confirmed in an interview with the FAZ Media Team.”
“Mwale said Shonga died at Sikanze Police Hospital after a short illness. More details will be availed in due course.”
Former Chipolopolo forward Justin Shonga has died. Zambia Police Deputy Spokesperson Dan Mwale has confirmed in an interview with the FAZ Media Team. Mwale said Shonga died at Sikanze Police Hospital after a short illness. More details will be availed in due course. pic.twitter.com/L4PvAi8mEc
— FAZ (@FAZFootball) June 30, 2024
Fullview sends its condolences to the family of Shonga and his friends during this difficult times.