HARARE – A Premier League footballer collapsed after learning of his twin brother’s death, his club said.
Ralph Kaondera needed hospital treatment and counselling on Wednesday following the death of his brother, Raphael Junior, Triangle FC said.
Ralph, the Triangle captain, was admitted at the Collin Saunders Hospital “unconscious” but was making a recovery, his club said.
The club said in a brief statement posted on Twitter: “Our captain Kaondera was admitted at Collin Saunders Hospital. He was unconscious since the time he received sad news that his twin brother died today.
“He has responded so well to both medical and psychological counseling. We wish him a quick recovery may his twin brother rest in peace.”
The Kaondera brothers come from a football dynasty that has churched out talents like former Zimbabwe striker, Shingi; Raphael who played for Darryn T and former Dynamos and Triangle striker, Richard.
Raphael Junior played in the lower leagues, with spells at Division One outfits National Handling Services and Highfield United.
