DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 15 -- TRIBUTES have flooded in following the death of former TP Mazembe, Young Africans and Leopards A winger Chico Ushindi (29), who passed away on Saturday, in Lubumbashi after a brief illness.

JS Groupe Bazano and TP Mazembe both confirmed the heartbreaking news, while the Congolese Football Federation issued an official statement mourning the loss of the talented player.

Chico Ushindi was a product of the prestigious École de Football Moïse Katumbi, an academy renowned for producing top Congolese talent.

He began his professional career at CS Don Bosco before joining TP Mazembe in 2017. Known for his attacking flair and ability to operate down the right flank, Ushindi spent five seasons with the club, ...