Rugby National Team Player Passes on

Departed: Habiba Dithupa (facing camera) passed on last week
Departed: Habiba Dithupa (facing camera) passed on last week

The sporting fraternity has been dealt another blow following the passing of Women’s national team rugby player, Habiba ‘Gabriella’ Dithupa.

Dithupa passed on Friday morning in Zimbabwe, where she was residing. Sport Monitor has been informed that the player committed suicide and was buried on Saturday.

At club level, Dithupa was played for Canon Jaguars. The club chairperson, Feddy Mutenheri said Dithupa’s death is huge loss to rugby. He said the player was the core of women’s rugby in the country.

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