The former defender for Nyasa Bullets football club Kumbukani Lungu has died.
According to reports gathered by 247Malawi News , Lungu who was commonly known by his nickname “Banya” passed away in South Africa.
It is reported that Lungu who was staying in South Africa went missing last week and was found dead yesterday.
Banya Lungu went missing on July 10, 2023 and his body was recognized by his brother Grant Lungu at the hospital.
According to reports, Banya Lungu is believed to have been killed by unknown thugs.
Lungu, who was commonly known as Banya, played for Bullets Youth alongside Peter Mponda.
Apart from Bullets, Lungu also played for Civil Service United.Over the recent years Lungu has been keen on the development of football in the country and was one of the founders of Kabula Warriors
Kumbukani came from a football dynasty that saw his brothers Mavuto Lungu and Grant Lungu also playing at the top level of Malawi football.
Lungu was also known for embracing the Rastafari faith
