{"id":67339,"date":"2024-02-22T19:55:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T19:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/?p=67339"},"modified":"2024-02-22T17:47:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T17:47:29","slug":"zambia-striker-norin-betani-passes-away-ahead-of-ghana-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/zambia-striker-norin-betani-passes-away-ahead-of-ghana-match","title":{"rendered":"Zambia striker Norin Betani passes away ahead of Ghana match"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Zambia Football Association (FAZ) has announced the tragic death of their player, Norin Betani ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games women\u2019s football qualifier against Ghana.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Betani was initially included in the Zambia squad for the match against Ghana but fell ill before the team departed for Accra.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old striker was suspected to have contracted malaria, which ultimately led to her death on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>She was admitted to Kanyama Level One Hospital near the team camp and later referred to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) for further treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the efforts of the medical staff and her family, Betani unfortunately did not survive.<\/p>\n<p>The late footballer was one of the players named in Zambia\u2019s provisional squad for the Ghana match, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, February 23 at the Accra Sports Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>FAZ has confirmed the passing of Copper Queens and Indeni Roses striker Norin Betani who passed away on Wednesday morning in Lusaka after being diagnosed with suspected malaria<\/p>\n<p>She was one of the players called for Friday\u2019s Olympic qualifier vs Ghana.#3Sports pic.twitter.com\/BVxxnckXbd<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 #3Sports (@3SportsGh) February 21, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Her unexpected passing has sent shockwaves throughout the football community, leaving her teammates, coaches, and fans devastated.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by the FAZ, the association expressed its deepest condolences to Betani\u2019s family, friends, and club, Indeni Roses.<\/p>\n<p>The FAZ also acknowledged the support and collaboration of the family members, club officials, and medical personnel who were involved in Betani\u2019s care during her hospitalization.<\/p>\n<p>Betani\u2019s last appearance for her club was on February 11, 2024, in the Zambian Women\u2019s Super League.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\">Ghana<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. The Zambia Football Association (FAZ) has announced the tragic death of their player, Norin Betani ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games women\u2019s football qualifier against Ghana. Betani was initially included in the Zambia squad for the match against Ghana but fell ill before the team departed for Accra. 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