The Warriors of Zimbabwe will wear black armbands in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria’s Super Eagles to honor the passing of former coach Rahman Gumbo.
The Zimbabwe Football Association made this known on their X handle.
Gumbo died on Friday, November 10, 2023, in Botswana after a suspected heart attack.
Popularly known as Rush in football circles, Gumbo died in Botswana after a suspected heart attack at the age of 59.
He was initially appointed to the managerial position of the Warriors in 2005 but was sacked following a 3–0 home loss against Nigeria.
He is survived by his wife Virginia Gumbo and four children.
His body is expected in Bulawayo from Botswana today (Thursday 16 November)
A memorial service for the legendary Gumbo will be held at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre at 2pm on Friday, November 17, 2023.
He will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo.
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