Zambia striker Norin Betani, 24, dies of suspected malaria. She was one of the players shortlisted to play in a qualifying match for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Zambia face Ghana on Friday in the first leg of the penultimate round of qualifying for the Games. Coach Bruce Mwape: “She showed that she could be one the best players on the team’s team.” “I think she was a very promising player. The first time we called her up, she showed she can be one of our best players,” adds MwAPE.