Former Zimbabwe goalkeeper George Chigova dies aged 32 ‘after collapsing at his home in South Africa’, having suffered a heart attack in July.

Chigova – who played 32 times for his country – suffered a heart attack in July before attempting to return to football. He last played for South African outfit SuperSport United, who he joined in 2020.

The club confirmed his passing on Wednesday, saying: ‘It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing of former SuperSport United player, George Chigova. Rest easy Zikeeper.’

He featured at the Africa Cup of Nations several times. Chigova also won the COSAFA Cup with Zimbabwe in 2017 and 2018.
He made a name for himself at Dynamos in his homeland, where he was dubbed his nickname by adoring supporters.

Chigova left and spent much of his club career in the South African Premier Division with SuperSport United and Polokwane City.
Tributes have flooded in for him, one read: “Terrible news and may his soul rest in peace.”
Another fan said: “May you rest in peace Zikeeper.”