African football legend Philemon Malala has died after being mauled by his dogs
Philemon Malala, legend of African football died mauled by his dogs. The former footballer – considered a national hero in Zambia – played first as a defender and then as a full-back during his career. After moving to South America, where he also decided to stay after retiring from the field, he became famous in 1984 for scoring two goals against Kenya in the semi-final of the CECAFA Cup. Thanks to Mulala, Zambia then won the final against Malawi, conquering the first title in the history of the African national team.
The news of his death therefore shook an entire country. Mulala died in Lichtenburg, South Africa. According to the police report, the former footballer was working on the back of his house, as there had been an electrical fault. The testimony useful for reconstructing the facts was provided by Mulala’s wife.
The woman explained that she heard the dogs barking, but she didn’t notice them because they bark often. After the electricity returned, she returned home to look for her husband. Not seeing him, she went out the back and she found the man lying on the ground. Only then did she realize what had happened. Many fans of Mufulira Wanderers, the first team in which Mulala showed his talent, have expressed their sadness at the tragic news. Others remembered him for his national team successes.
