Lyanshulu:Zambezi Region Bush Bucks Football Club's player Henry Bupilo Mwezi, known to many as 'Sane', was laid to rest in Lyanshulu, Judea Lyboloma Constituency, Zambezi Region, after passing away in a Windhoek hospital last Tuesday due to a short illness.

According to NAMPA, Mwezi, who was just 18 years old and played as both a right-back and central midfielder, was remembered for his dedication to the club. His untimely death has left a significant impact on the team and the wider football community.

At the funeral, Bush Bucks chairperson Justus Sanandwa highlighted Mwezi's importance to the team, noting that he was the second-youngest player in the squad. Sanandwa expressed the profound sorrow felt by the club, stating that Mwezi's football journey was tragically cut short.

Mwezi is survived by his mother and six siblings. The Zambezi Regional Football Association, represented by chairperson Ngwama Vuyalo, also conveyed condolences, emphasizing the difficulty of losing a young life and the unfulfilled dreams and relationships left behind.

Vuyalo mentioned that a moment of silence will be observed at the upcoming NFA Congress on 14 November in Windhoek to honor Mwezi and other fallen football personalities across Namibia. This tribute will serve as a national acknowledgment of their contributions to the sport.

Bush Bucks FC recently celebrated a successful season, having been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Namport Zambezi Regional Second Division League and securing promotion to the North East First Division (NEFD) after play-offs at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex in July.