Former Zambia international Tapson Kaseba dies

Former Zambian international Tapson Kaseba has died after a short illness, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) confirmed.

FAZ president Keith Mweemba said he was added by the death of the striker who was the top scorer at the 2019 COSAFA Cup that Zambia won.

“We are saddened by the death of Tapson Kaseba whom we knew as a former national team player and many clubs in our league. Our thoughts are with his family,” Mweemba says.

In a statement, his former club Napsa Stars FC announced the passing of the 2019 COSAFA Cup top scorer at a hospital in Lusaka on Wednesday.

“Napsa Stars’ family is deeply saddened by your passing. You were more than just a player, a jovial teammate, a passionate footballer, and a true Zambian talent. Your legacy lives on through the memories we shared on and off the pitch. May your soul rest in peace,” the statement reads.

The 29-year-old is best remembered for the winning goal he scored when Chipolopolo beat Botswana to win the COSAFA Cup.

He also played for Green Eagles, Kansanshi Dynamos and Konkola Blades. Kaseba died at the University Teaching Hospital after an illness.

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