Football player has hand amputated after car accident

Zimbabwean player Hardlife Zvirekwi has had his left hand amputated after he was involved in a car accident in Harare on Monday.


Looking at the pictures of his badly damaged car, Zvirekwi is lucky to be alive.

The CAPS United skipper is still at the Parirenyatwa Hospital.

The club has issued a press statement confirming the incident.

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We Would like to sadly advise the nation, the sporting fraternity and all our valued stakeholders that our Captain, Hardlife Zvirekwi was involved in a serious accident early this morning and we thank God he survived though with sever injuries.

His condition is critical, and the extent of injuries and implication on his player career will be confirmed in due course after some medical examinations.

Hardlife Zvirekwi is currently hospitalised and receiving treat.

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