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Norman Maroto, the last striker to score more than 20 goals in the Premier League, died in the early hours of Friday morning at the age of 40. Maroto died after being admitted to a private hospital in Harare where he was on life support.
The death of Maroto, who worked with football legend Desmond Malinwa and a group of former stars, was confirmed by the Football Players Union of Zimbabwe (FUZ).
“FUZ would like to inform friends and all football stakeholders of the sad passing of our communications officer, Norman Maroto. Mourners gathered at 2360 South Road, Hararetinwald. More information will be released in the near future,” FUZ said.
Affectionately known as ‘Nomara’, Maroto had an impressive career with spells at the Gunners and Motor Action. His football career spanned over a decade, beginning at Churchill School and progressing to Dynamos as a teenager. He was part of the famous ‘The KidzNet’ team, which was Dynamos’ solution during a strike by senior players. The makeshift team, made up of high school academy graduates, quickly made a name for themselves in the league.
Maroto’s death marks the end of an era in Zimbabwean football, as he leaves behind a legacy of passion, skill and dedication to the sport.
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