Welcome to our live blog for Warriors star Tendai Ndoro’s funeral!
The remains of former Warriors, Chicken Inn amd Orlando Prirates striker Tendai “Fire” Ndoro arrived from South Africa on Saturday ahead of his burial in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on Sunday.
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Ndoro’s family, friends, and the wider football fraternity gathered to mourn him at his family home in Nketa 8, Bulawayo.
Among those present at the funeral wake is Ndoro’s twin brother, Takudzwa, who joins scores of mourners from all walks of life paying their respects.
This morning, a hearse carrying Ndoro’s body departs from the family residence for a funeral procession to the Bulawayo Amphitheatre, where a memorial service is taking place.
After the service, Ndoro is laid to rest at West Park Cemetery.
The international football community continues to mourn the former Orlando Pirates and Warriors forward, remembering him for his exploits on the pitch and the mark he leaves in the game.
Scores gather at Bulawayo Amphitheatre to pay last respects to Tendai Ndoro.
Tendai Ndoro’s funeral procession has made its way from his Nketa 8 home to the Bulawayo Amphitheatre where scores of people have gathered and some making their way into the venue to pay their last respects to Ndoro.
Guta Ramwari leads memorial service for Tendai NdoroGuta Ramwari Church starts with a service before various speakers take to the podium.
Bulawayo Amphitheatre is packed with hordes of people in attendance for the send-off of the late former Warriors, Chicken Inn and Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro.
Tendai Ndoro’s mother inconsolable at funeral procession
Tendai Ndoro’s mother, Mrs Christina Mukundwa, is inconsolable as she rides in the lead hearse during the funeral procession.
She cannot hold back her tears as she bids farewell to one of her twin sons, Tendai.
His twin brother, Takudzwa, is equally devastated as the funeral service is about to start at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre.
Tendai was full of love – Ndoro family
Tendai Ndoro’s father Silas takes to the podium.
Elder brother to Ndoro’s father speaks on behalf of the family.
He says he is pained by the football star’s death.He said the former Orlando Pirates star was a peace loving someone who was full of love.
He says the Ndoro family is grateful for the support they got from the Bulawayo community.
Tendai Ndoro’s aunt Serivia Chikomo says it has been a difficult time for the family.
However, she says they have accepted Ndoro’s demise and they will continue celebrating his life.
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Minister of State for Pronvicial Affairs and Devolution Judith Ncube says: “We have lost a beacon, a legend who was an inspiration to youngsters. We celebrate his legacy. He was a football legend. Despite facing challenges, Tendai remained firm in his football and belief. Go well son of the soil.”
The late Tendai Ndoro’s memorial service concludes
THE memorial service of the late Tendai Ndoro that was being held at Bulawayo Amphitheatre on Sunday has concluded.
At the service, speaker after speaker spoke glowingly about the departed Ndoro who was found dead in South Africa last Monday.
Mourners will now proceed to Barbourfieds Stadium before heading to West Park Cemetery where Ndoro will be laid to rest.
Scores of people thronged Bulawayo Amphitheatre to celebrate the life of the footie star.
