December 16 2012 will forever be imprinted in the hearts of many. It is the day that claimed the life of veteran soccer legend Adam Ndlovu. As the news flickered in about his death i was left confused and in pain another star from the motherland was gone. Indeed it was a dark day for us. But none the less we cherish the contributions he made to our soccer fraternity…
Adam Ndlovu scores the first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations match between Zimbabwe and Algeria in Sousse, Tunisia in February 2004
Photo Credit:©Duif du Toit Gallo Images
Adam Ndlovu (26 June 1970 – 16 December 2012) was a footballer, who played as a striker.
During his club career, he played for Highlanders, SC Kriens, SR Delémont, FC Zürich, Moroka Swallows, Dynamos and Free State Stars, and was also a member of the Zimbabwe national team.
His brother, Peter Ndlovu, is also a former professional footballer.
Ndlovu died after a tyre burst on the car in which he was travelling near Victoria Falls Airport, causing the car to leave the road and hit a tree. His brother Peter was critically injured
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994 | Highlanders | 23 | (4) |
| 1994–1997 | SC Kriens | 62 | (20) |
| 1997–2000 | SR Delémont | 104 | (39) |
| 2000–2001 | FC Zürich | 18 | (4) |
| 2001–2002 | Highlanders | 25 | (12) |
| 2002–2003 | Moroka Swallows | 23 | (7) |
| 2003–2004 | Dynamos | ||
| 2004–2005 | Free State Stars | ||
| National team | |||
| 1992–2004 | Zimbabwe | (34[ | |
