Malawi: Former Second Vice President for Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Othaniel Hara has lost his life in a road accident. The officials of the Football Association has shared that the accident happened on Saturday night at Edundu along Mtwalo-Ekwendeni Road.
The victim was found in Mzimba District at around 20:00hrs when he was allegedly driving his vehicle alone. The Mzuzu Police Public Relations Officer, Augustus Nkhwazi, has confirmed the death of Hara through a statement. The Police has also started an investigation into the incident and have spoken to the first responders.
“He was driving a motor vehicle registration number BR 7252 Toyota Land Cruiser Station Wagon from Ezondweni heading Ekwendeni and was alone in the vehicle.
The former second vice president of Football Association arrived at Edundu in his vehicle and then allegedly lost control of the vehicle due to speeding. As a result of this, the vehicle swerved off the lane and hit the road embankment before it overturned.
All of this is confirmed by the police in a media statement that had been issued by the officials after the accident
The statement further said that following the impact, Hara sustained several head injury and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Mzuzu Central Hospital.
One of the football fanatics, Augustin Harawa said that the soccer fraternity has lost a man who was passionate and dedicated to the sport.
Late Hara, born in 1968 hailed from Dunduzule Hara Village in the area of Traditional Authority Mtwalo in Mzimba.
Othaniel Hara was not only the second Vice President of the Football Association of Malawi for 8 years, he also served in various positions.
He served the organization at the district, regional and national level. The organization is devastated by the loss of the sportsperson.
He has served the organization for several weeks. The members of the organization have shared that they would continue to honor the legacy of the departed soul.
The people of the country have also extended their condolences on the death of the senior sportsman