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Ex-Bosso player, dies on pitch
22 Jun 2015 at 01:55hrs | Views
FORMER Highlanders, Masvingo United and Njube Sundowns midfielder Maphias Webb has died. He was 38.
Webb collapsed and died after playing in a social soccer match at Bango grounds in Bulawayo's Mpopoma suburb yesterday.
At the time of his death, the former midfield genius was assistant coach to Philani "Beefy" Ncube at ambitious Southern region Soccer League side Bulawayo City.
Mourners are gathered at 50217 EmaNdebele Flats in Mpopoma.
Bulawayo City FC chairman Jerry Sibanda also sent his condolences to Webb's family.
Webb played just under 10 games for Highlanders in 1997 after joining the Bulawayo giants from Wanderers.
He was invited to Bosso by then coaches Madinda Ndlovu and Rahman Gumbo to fill the gap left by Jones Mulenga. During his short stint with Highlanders, Webb played alongside the late Amon Chimbalanga, Johannes Tshuma, the late Lenny Gwata, Kelvin Kaindu, Gift Lunga (senior), the late Mercedes "Rambo" Sibanda and Lovemore Ncube.
His stay at the Bulawayo giants was cut short after Wanderers recalled him as he had a running contract with the club that he had not informed Highlanders about.
Webb also played for Mthala Juniors, Phinda Mzala, East Rovers, Masvingo United and Njube Sundowns.
He spent a lot of his playing days at the now defunct Njube Sundowns.
Webb joined Bulawayo City at the beginning of the season and leaves the team sitting at the top of the table.
Webb collapsed and died after playing in a social soccer match at Bango grounds in Bulawayo's Mpopoma suburb yesterday.
At the time of his death, the former midfield genius was assistant coach to Philani "Beefy" Ncube at ambitious Southern region Soccer League side Bulawayo City.
Mourners are gathered at 50217 EmaNdebele Flats in Mpopoma.
Bulawayo City FC chairman Jerry Sibanda also sent his condolences to Webb's family.
He was invited to Bosso by then coaches Madinda Ndlovu and Rahman Gumbo to fill the gap left by Jones Mulenga. During his short stint with Highlanders, Webb played alongside the late Amon Chimbalanga, Johannes Tshuma, the late Lenny Gwata, Kelvin Kaindu, Gift Lunga (senior), the late Mercedes "Rambo" Sibanda and Lovemore Ncube.
His stay at the Bulawayo giants was cut short after Wanderers recalled him as he had a running contract with the club that he had not informed Highlanders about.
Webb also played for Mthala Juniors, Phinda Mzala, East Rovers, Masvingo United and Njube Sundowns.
He spent a lot of his playing days at the now defunct Njube Sundowns.
Webb joined Bulawayo City at the beginning of the season and leaves the team sitting at the top of the table.
Source - chronicle
