Sad! Zambian Footballer Loses Daughter Same Day His Team Lost Match Against Nigeria | Burial Photos

It was double dose of sadness for Zambian football player Augustine Diego Mulenga, as he reportedly lost his beautiful twin daughter on Saturday, October 8, same day he featured in World Cup Qualifiers match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles, a match Zambia lost.

Mulenga scored but his goal was disallowed by the referee. Officials knew the winger lost a daughter but could not tell him.

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Mulenga was however not told of the sad news till after the match because he offered hope in helping his country qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The little girl was laid to rest yesterday, 10th of October at New Leopards Hill Cemetery.

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Augustine wept profusely as he watched her little coffin lowered into the ground.

Very sad! May her soul rest in peace and may God comfort him and his family.

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