Zambian
Legendary commentator dies at 78
Zambian legendary football commentator Dennis liwewe ,popularly known as ‘The Voice of Zambian football’ has been announced dead on Tuesday.
His son Ponga said: "He died this morning and we are all sad. He was a pillar of the family and always taught us good morals. We shall all miss him."
Liwewe hailed from neighbouring Malawi and began his journalism career by working as a reporter at a newspaper owned by mines in northern Zambia.
Founding Zambia president Kenneth Kaunda recognised Liwewe's influence on football in the country and awarded him the prestigious Order of Distinguished Service in 1977.
Liwewe by profession has been a teacher before taking up to a career as a commentator.
Zambia and the whole of Africa mourns him.
May his soul rest in peace.
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