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Congolese football coach Klaus Kindoki Nkinzi dies in traffic accident at 36

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Klaus Kindoki Nkinzi, a former goalkeeper and goalkeeper coach for Congolese football teams, died Sunday at age 36 in Kinshasa.
  • Nkinzi died in a traffic accident while accompanying the Brutas team to the 60th Coupe du Congo.
  • He was known as "Mandanda" for his goalkeeping skills and had played for several clubs, including Racing Club de Kinshasa and Tanzania's Young Africans.

Congolese football mourns the loss of Klaus Kindoki Nkinzi, a former goalkeeper and coach, who died Sunday in Kinshasa at the age of 36. Nkinzi succumbed to injuries sustained in a traffic accident while traveling with the Brutas team for the 60th Coupe du Congo.

Known affectionately as "Mandanda" for his prowess between the posts, Nkinzi had a notable career as a player. He represented clubs such as Ac Kuya, AS New Soger, and the Racing Club de Kinshasa (RCK). His talent also took him abroad, playing for Tanzania's Young Africans from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to the team's success under coach Mwinyi Zahera.

Upon returning to the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2020, Nkinzi joined AC Kuya Sport. In recent years, he transitioned into coaching, serving as the goalkeeper coach for AS Brutas de Lubumbashi. He was last seen on the bench with head coach Guy Lusadisu during their Coupe du Congo match on Saturday, July 11.

His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the national football community, where he was respected for his professionalism and exemplary career. Nkinzi's passing is a significant loss to Congolese football.

the former Congolese goalkeeper lost his life following a traffic accident that occurred in the Congolese capital where he was staying for the 60th Coupe du Congo with the Brutas team.

— Francis MankendaFrancis Mankenda, physical trainer for New Soger, described the circumstances of Nkinzi's death.
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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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