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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>CAPS United\u2019s 1996 championship-winning coach Steve \u201cThe Dude\u201d Kwashi has died at the age of 67.<\/p>\n

Close family members confirmed Kwashi died at his home in the early hours of Monday due to suspected Covid-19 complications.<\/p>\n

Kwashi led the Green Machine to their first league title in the post-Independence era with his 1996 all-conquering squad.<\/p>\n

The star-studded side also bagged a number of silverware including the Charity Shield, BP Cup and the Independence Trophy.<\/p>\n

His son Fungai Tostao Kwashi, who also played under his father at Makepekepe, said funeral arrangements were still being worked on.<\/p>\n

The veteran coach has been down for two decades with permanent physical disabilities he sustained when he was involved in a road accident from a Premiership match against Hwange in 2001.<\/p>\n

He has had to rely upon his family for support all the years as he struggled with speech and other routine physical activities like walking.<\/p>\n

Kwashi also previously worked with Black Aces.<\/p>\n

More: The Herald<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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