Chaswe Nsofwa

Chaswe Ronald Nsofwa (22 October 1978 – 29 August 2007) was a Zambian international footballer who played as a striker. He died during a training match in Be'er Sheva, Israel.

Early life Nsofwa was born on 22 October 1978 in Lusaka, Zambia.

Career

International career He was part of the Zambian African Nations Cup team in 2002. He also represented his country at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Cup in Nigeria.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva During a trial in August 2007, Nsofwa scored two goals in two Toto Cup matches, prompting a signature. He was signed by Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Liga Leumit though too late for the Israel Football Association to allow him to play in the club's first league match. After missing the first league round, he played his first match on 25 August 2007 against Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan. His first start was a successful one as he scored two goals and received much praise from the local supporters.

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 12 March 2000 Arthur Davies Stadium, Kitwe, Zambia 1–1 1–1 Friendly 2. 25 March 2000 Independence Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia 3–0 3–0 2000 COSAFA Cup 3. 1 April 2000 1–0 1–0 Friendly 4. 8 July 2000 2–0 2–0 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification 5. 14 July 2001 2–2 2–2 6. 27 July 2001 June 11 Stadium, Tripoli, Libya 1–2 4–2 7. 18 August 2001 Chichiri Stadium, Blantyre, Malawi 1–1 1–1 2001 COSAFA Cup 8. 21 November 2001 Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 1–1 2–1 Friendly 9. 6 July 2002 Independence Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia 2–0 3–0 2002 COSAFA Cup 10. 8 September 2002 Al-Merrikh Stadium, Omdurman, Sudan 1–0 1–0 2004 African Cup of Nations qualification 11. 1 November 2004 Police Officers' Club Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2–0 2–2 Friendly 12. 21 October 2006 Independence Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia 2–0 2–0 2006 COSAFA Cup

Death On 29 August 2007, Nsofwa suffered sudden heart failure during a training match against Maccabi Be'er Sheva at Vasermil Stadium. 40 minutes later, he was brought to Soroka Medical Center where he was declared dead on arrival.

He was buried on 6 September in his home country of Zambia at Lusaka's Old Leopards Hill cemetery. His funeral was attended by former president Frederick Chiluba as well as several members of the Zambian national squad. As a mark of respect, Hapoel Be'er Sheva have retired the number six shirt in his honour.