Mozambique football has been rocked by the death in a minibus crash of at least 12 players and officials from First Division side Wane Pone. The accident happened after the team was returning from a match in Nampula.
You can offer your messages of support to the players and their families here. Send your support using the form on the right.
Sport is one big family and a tragic loss affects us all in the game. Accidents do happen but it hurts most when carelessness whipes out a whole soccer team. To the families of the players who have passed on, take heart and may God give you the strength to handle this situation. To those in the hospital, I wish you a quick recovery and the best you can do is to continue from where your colleagues left. It is the greatest tribute you can give them.
Odanga Eric, Nairobi, Kenya Till we shall meet rest in peace.To all Mozambicans I say sorry for the tragedy - I am with you in prayers. I learnt the news with shock. To famillies and players sorry may God take care of you. Sorry.
Yohane Kachipanda, Malawian currently in Taiwan
I hope the good Lord will grant the dead safe passage to the land of our ancestors. I pray that such things never happen again. 'Kponye Wane Pone' - Sorry, Wane Pone.
Isaac Matey, Bogoso, Ghana
It is touching when such an event occurs and brings to surface the fragility of life. Let the souls of my fallen brothers rest in perfect peace and the family find solace in these heartfelt cry of support from all around the world. It is even more saddening being that the tenth anniversary of the Zambian crash is upon us. Africa is morning his footballers and Mozambique you have our love and we feel your pain. God Bless, Allah be merciful.
Dido, Zairian Congolese in California, USA
Very sad indeed. My thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones, may the almighty God restore them and keep the deceased in perfect peace. Meanwhile don't forget you are not the only ones filled with grief. The entire continent of the motherland and its people elsewere are mourning with you.
Cephas Laryea, USA
My prayer goes to the families of those who lost their lives, they are in much better place than they use to be. God bless them and God bless Africa.
Abubacarr Conde, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Death, unheralded and untimely, is always a shock and tragic experience. If there are a people on the face of the earth who have the fortitude and heart to deal with tragedy and misery with the utmost diginity, by God, it's got to be the Mozambicans! Be assured of our ardent prayers in churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, Baha'i Centers, homes, and places of work. May you be blessed always!
Rocky Moncho, USA
I wanted to send my deepest sympathy - and lots lots of hugs. I can imagine how hard it's losing of players. They rest in peace, praise the lord.
Gilles, Washington DC
I feel sorry for our counterparts in Moza. Rest in peace boys. Moza we mourn together in this loss.
Joel Chigome, Leicester, England
My thoughts today are with the players and their families. Supporters take heart - there names shall never be forgotten and your next generation of footballers will speak of them beyond tomorrow.
Eric O'Brien, Chelsea, Canada
Rest in peace Wane Pone. Hopefully this will inspire better days in Mozambian Football.
E Erhuero, London
Venho por este meio, manifestar as minhas mais sentidas condolencias as familias das vitimas de Wane Pone...
Nuno Ibra Remane, Londrina, Parana - Brasil
My prayers to the families and friends of those who lost their lives, and to all Mozambique, I love you.
Joseph Manneh, Gambian living in USA
Another sad day in Africa. I share your grief and I am also in mourning with you. May the departed ones rest in peace.
Ebou Jarju, Gambia
A terrible blow to football on the continent. My heartfelt sympathy goes to the family and fans of Wane Pone. May the soul of the dead rest in perfect peace.
Leo Tarr, Chicago
African soccer mourns with you and we believe you will become stronger after this tragedy. God bless the familly, the fans and the country from this.
Christopher Bongo, Johannesburg
I'd like to say how sorry I am to hear of the tragedy, it is very sad indeed. I unfortunately lost my mum in such circumstances and it is a very sad thing to come to terms with. My thoughts go out to the families and friends of the dead. May the dead all rest in perfect peace and we pray that such occurences become a thing of the past.
Simon Adepetun, England
I'm really sorry for this terrible accident, and pray for their souls. God bless them.
Tahirou, Cincinnati, Ohio
This is the second biggest tragedy that hast hit an african football team after the Zambian National Team some 10 years ago. Its really sorrowful but what can be greater than dying for sport like football when you really live for it. I extend my condolences to the bereived families and may the souls of those who have passed away rest in peace.
Fonjong Bryne, Osnabr�ck,Germany
I am sorry about the tragedy that happened to Wane Pone. I pray for the families that has lost loved one and that God will help them through this difficult time. Amen.
Tunde, Atlanta, GA
I was very much saddened by the sad news of yet another tragedy to African football. Memories of the Zambian squard are still vivid in my mind, and this piece of news just adds salt to injury. May my brothers' souls rest in peace and may God be with the people of Mozambique as they go through these sad times.
Mojaki Bonno Mojaki, Student from Botswana, studying in Toronto, Canada
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