Nkana Coach Masautso Mwale has died in a road traffic accident.
The accident happened near Maposa area and the Nkana coach was pronounced dead upon arrival at Thompson Hospital in Luanshya.
Nkana Vice President Patrick Njobvu confirmed the death of Mwale to ZamFoot moments after the tragic crash which has occured on the eve of the CAF Confederations Cup group game against Sewe Sport of Ivory Coast.
Chipolopolo coach Patrice Beaumelle expressed shock at the death of the former Chipolopolo Assistant coach.
I m just told about the terrible news. I am shocked and sad. May his soul rest in peace. I am speechless and my thoughts are with his family and friends. Sincere condolences to Nkana FC and the football family. Zambia has lost a great man who was dedicated selfless coach,” Beaumelle said.
FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya says he is saddened by what he called the “tragic loss of Nkana coach Masauso Mwale.
Coach Massy, the Zambian coach of the year for 2012, died in a road accident Friday night.
Meanwhile, thousands of Zambians are expressing their shock and sadness at news of Mwale’s sudden death. Fans, football administrators and other commentators have taken to social media to offer messages of condolences with many recounting moments with the coach who won Nkana a record 12th league championship last year.
Former FAZ Spokesperson Eric Mwanza described Masauso as a fine gentleman, a coach rising fast with huge promise for the future of Zambian football and one always eager and ready to learn.”

Too Bad kuli ba Coach
may ez soul rest
where others rest.
My condolences to the family of coach massy and Nkana FC. And the his soul rest in peace
cheartfelt condolecence to the family
Whaaaaat!!oh my God?what a loss to the nation,nkana,family and me
sad news for this hard working coach.
rest in peace coach
It is true that Good people die young, may you soul rest in peace, Coach.
OUR COACH.MYSRIP
Guys we have felled to rule ourselves we cant even see or know what is coming our way. I was watching his interview moments before. Let God`s kingdom come and save us from this enemy death.. .the last enemy death has taken yet another soul..let anyone who wishes take life’s water free. Let he who has eyes say come LORD Jesus.
Twalalilashani
My God! Bacoach batu sure. Condolences to family and friends. There goes a hardworker.
its not fair,Rest in peace coach Massy, we ll always miss you
Rest in peace ba Coach, till we meet again
wat a coach in name of the late talisman cosch massy…may the soul rest in peace….my heart felt condolence to his attire family
Rest in peace coach Massy.You managed to restore Nkana FC to their rightful position in Zambian soccer.We Kalampa supporters will miss your immense contribution and dedication.LALENI MUCIBOTE BA MWALE.
Sad news to the nation of Zambia.my condolences to the family,nkana football club,nkana funs and players. M.H.S.R.I.P in Jesus’ name Amen and Amen!!!!
What a tragedy! Really, these are nothing but last days. we are dying one after the other. But i strongly believe the good Lord is going to vindicate us. REST IN ETERNAL PEACE!! My heartfelt condolence to the Mwale family and Zambia as a whole.
My heartfelt condolence 2 de mwale’s family 4 de tragic loss of à great future coach.was he alone wen de accident happened and wht type of à vehicle was he driving.
Its so sad,just recently we lost ba zanaco.may his soul rest in peace
Tata Lesa mukulu tusungileni impalume yesu muchibote
Wat a loss Coach too bad u never live to see the fruit of ur hard and dedicate work pa Nkana rest in peace.we Nkana faithfuls wil miss u especially the football crazy wusakili township residents
what a great loss! my prayer is that our good lord jehovah will comfort the family and the whole team. The club and management should build on his foundation. Lets hold on to the blessed hope. The devil is a liar.
Is Nkana going to play? Please ka update
Too bad coach Massy just when we thought we have a good coach to our name only to realize that he is gone awe chabipe ici cena bane
Auwe sure this Animal called Death ain’t fair. Yangu abasuma baya, Coaches sure
Sad indeed. Nkana must now play and win it for the late mwale
Leadership that is full of nothing but shit has caused this.How long will the kitwe-ndola road be a single way.Its pathetic that the only thing the PF guys are doing is stealing,fattening up and selling this country to the chinese;to expense of wedding off their daughters.
HOW PATHETIC AND UTTER RUBBISH.
ZAMBIANS OF COMMON SENSE,WAKE UP AND VOTE IN A NEW BRAND OF LEADERS COME 2016.
MAY COACH MASSY SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.
rest rest we will miss u , what a loss.we lost Denis and now it is u why?
Massy was a nice man. Surely, can’t government see that the bizzare closure of roads between Ndola-Kitwe is contributing to these accidents.
Accidents Do Not Just Happen, They Are Caused.
I speak against those blaming govt for works on roads to be the cause. Do not jump the gun, investigations will show us the cause.
SAD Death indeed.
Death you have stolen our beloved coach ,may his sour rest ln peace.
My you rest in peace uncle we have lost an icon of the nation and a pillar in our family.
We will miss u Coach Massy.you have a very big gap.M.H.S.R.P.
Infa ni mbala
My heartfelt condolences to his fam.M.H.S.R.I.P.
Mr Mwale has run the race he fought a good fight he brought back Nkana back to glory .On behalf of the many Youths in fddc/belt we send our heartfelt condolence to the Mwale family,FAZ ,Nkana football cluband the natonal at large rest in peace gallant .
What a great loss to mother Zambia. M.H.S.R.I.P