Zambia Women\u2019s National Team and Indeni Roses striker, Norin Betani, has died following a diagnosis of suspected malaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAZ General Secretary, Reuben Kamanga, says Betani reported to camp whilst unwell and was referred to UTH from Kanyama Level One hospital for thorough examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kamanga says the Zambian FA has engaged the family of the deceased, further urging the football family to mourn the striker with dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Norin, who passed away on Wednesday morning at UTH, was among the 30-member provisional squad named by Head Coach Bruce Mwape for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games last round qualifier against Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the Indeni Striker could not make the cut into the 23-member squad which travelled to Ghana on Tuesday afternoon due to her illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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