Chaswe Nsofwa (22 October 1978 – 29 August 2007) was a Zambian international footballer who played as a striker. He died during a training match in Be'er Sheva, Israel. Career Hapoel Be'er Sheva During a trial in August 2007, Nsofwa scored two goals in two Toto Cup matches, prompting a signature. He was signed by Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Liga Leumit (National League) though too late for the Israel Football Association to allow him to play in the club's first league match. After missing the first league round, he played his first match on 25 August 2007 against Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan. His first start was a successful one as he scored two goals and received much praise from the local supporters. International career He was part of the Zambian African Nations Cup team in 2002. He also represented his country at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Cup in Nigeria. Death On 29 August 2007, Nsofwa suffered sudden heart failure during a training match against Maccabi Be'er Sheva at Vasermil Stadium. 40 minutes later, he was brought to Soroka Medical Center where he was declared dead on arrival. He was buried on 6 September in his home country of Zambia at Lusaka's Old Leopards Hill cemetery. His funeral was attended by former president Frederick Chiluba as well as several members of the Zambian national squad. As a mark of respect, Hapoel Be'er Sheva have retired the number six shirt in his honour. See also List of footballers who died while playing Honours Zanaco Premier League: Winners: 2002–2003 Mosi Cup: Winners: 2002–2003 Green Buffaloes Mosi Cup: Winners: 2004–2005 References External links 1978 births 2007 deaths Zambian footballers Zambia international footballers Zambian expatriate footballers Zambian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia PFC Krylia Sovetov Samara players Expatriate footballers in Russia Expatriate footballers in Malaysia Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C. players Expatriate footballers in Israel Association football players who died while playing Sport deaths in Israel 2002 African Cup of Nations players Russian Premier League players Liga Leumit players Zanaco F.C. players Association football forwards Zambian expatriate sportspeople in Russia Zambian expatriate sportspeople in Israel