Red Lions FC is mourning the loss of their goalkeeper trainer, Jafali Saizi, who passed away yesterday in Zomba.

Saizi, who joined the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) side in 2002 as a soldier and player, had been battling a short illness before his demise.

A statement from the team confirms the sad news of Saizi’s passing and highlights his tenure with Red Lions FC.

The late Saizi’s body is set to be laid to rest today at his home village, Chibwana, under Senior Chief Nchilamwera in Thyolo.

The football community expresses its condolences to Saizi’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.