Tigers mourn death of Mokwena

THE Board of trustees, management and players of United Africa Tigers Social Club hereby inform the media about the passing away of Daisy Mokwena, the sister of stalwart defender Peter Oubaas Mokwena.

Mokwena was part of the group of ex-players and supporters who were involved in a vehicle accident on their way to Rehoboth on Sunday March 28 this year. Two ex-players Samuel ‘Tiwi’ Kaundje and Aksel ‘Bobby’ Taapopi, as well as a supporter Rosemary da Silva, died in that accident.Six others, including Mokwena were hospitalized in various hospitals in Windhoek.Mokwena was released over two weeks ago from the Roman Catholic Hospital and was recovering at her mother’s house in Katutura.She, however, passed away on Sunday, April 25 at around 16h00.”In this time of bereavement, the UA Tigers family joins the Mokwena family in mourning the loss of their dearest daughter, sister and mother,” a club spokesperson said yesterday.He said the UA Tigers management will consult with the family concerning funeral and other arrangements and a statement to that effect can be expected soon.Another former Tigers player Bricks Hangula has now been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit at the Medi City hospital and is still receiving treatment after obtaining serious head injuries in the same accident.Others are Johny Kadhikwa who is also recovering from back problems, while Dankie Vehongara and Helena David, who were all supporters are still being treated at the various health facilities.Two ex-players Samuel ‘Tiwi’ Kaundje and Aksel ‘Bobby’ Taapopi, as well as a supporter Rosemary da Silva, died in that accident.Six others, including Mokwena were hospitalized in various hospitals in Windhoek.Mokwena was released over two weeks ago from the Roman Catholic Hospital and was recovering at her mother’s house in Katutura.She, however, passed away on Sunday, April 25 at around 16h00.”In this time of bereavement, the UA Tigers family joins the Mokwena family in mourning the loss of their dearest daughter, sister and mother,” a club spokesperson said yesterday.He said the UA Tigers management will consult with the family concerning funeral and other arrangements and a statement to that effect can be expected soon.Another former Tigers player Bricks Hangula has now been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit at the Medi City hospital and is still receiving treatment after obtaining serious head injuries in the same accident.Others are Johny Kadhikwa who is also recovering from back problems, while Dankie Vehongara and Helena David, who were all supporters are still being treated at the various health facilities.