Hapoel Be'er Sheva Commemorates 19 Years Since Death of Zambian Striker Cheswa Inspawa
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva commemorated 19 years since the death of Zambian striker Cheswa Inspawa, who died during a 2007 training match. The club honors his memory by retiring his number 6 jersey and hosting his family in Israel. Inspawa's former agent highlighted his lasting legacy among fans and the club.
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- Cheswa Inspawa died at 28 after collapsing during a 2007 training match with Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- He scored three goals in two official games for the club before his death.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva retired his number 6 jersey in his honor and created a memorial at Vasermil Stadium.
- Inspawa's wife and son visited Israel years later, receiving his jersey displayed in a glass case.
- Nir Karin, Inspawa's former agent, praised the club's efforts to honor his legacy and family.
- Zambian player Kings Kangwa, represented by Karin, is set to play for Panathinaikos in Greece.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva marked the 19th anniversary of the tragic death of Cheswa Inspawa, a Zambian national team striker who played for the club at the start of the 2007-2008 season. Inspawa collapsed during a training match at Vasermil Stadium and passed away at the age of 28, shocking the club and its fans. He played only two official games for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, scoring three goals.
A memorial corner was established at the stadium entrance in his honor until Vasermil was demolished. Years later, Inspawa's wife and son visited Israel as guests of the club, arranged by the Vasermilia association. During their visit, they received Inspawa's number 6 jersey, which was displayed in a glass case.
Nir Karin, Inspawa's former agent and current representative of Zambian player Kings Kangwa, told Sport 5 that the club still does not issue the number 6 jersey, reflecting the respect Inspawa holds among the club and fans. Karin praised Hapoel Be'er Sheva's owner, Alona Barkat, for bringing Inspawa's family to Israel to honor his memory. He also noted the involvement of Marco Balbul, who coached Inspawa and later served as assistant to Avraham Grant with the Zambian national team, calling it a meaningful closure.
Karin emphasized the importance of remembering Inspawa's contribution to the club. He also mentioned that Kings Kangwa is expected to play in an upcoming Greek league match for Panathinaikos and will participate in the Conference League after the club secured qualification.
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