Two ex-Tigers players die in accident

Two ex-Tigers players die in accident

TWO people died instantly when a Toyota Hilux left the road and overturned along the Windhoek-Rehoboth road yesterday.

The Police identified the two as former United Africa Tigers player 34-year-old Bobby Taapopi, and 32-year-old Rosemary da Silva. Another former Tigers player, Samuel Kaundje (age unknown), died at the Windhoek Central Hospital, a Tigers official confirmed later.The accident occurred on a sharp bend close to Aries at 12h55.Another six passengers were reported to have been injured.The injured are being treated at the Katutura and Medi-Clinic hospitals.Some reportedly sustained serious injuries.The deceased were supporters of United Africa Tigers Football Club.They were on their way to watch a premier league match against Friends of Rehoboth.A Tigers official announced late yesterday that they would hold a meeting today.Another former Tigers player, Samuel Kaundje (age unknown), died at the Windhoek Central Hospital, a Tigers official confirmed later.The accident occurred on a sharp bend close to Aries at 12h55.Another six passengers were reported to have been injured.The injured are being treated at the Katutura and Medi-Clinic hospitals.Some reportedly sustained serious injuries.The deceased were supporters of United Africa Tigers Football Club.They were on their way to watch a premier league match against Friends of Rehoboth.A Tigers official announced late yesterday that they would hold a meeting today.

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