Farai Dziva|Former Masvingo United FC players have joined the nation in mourning the late business tycoon Tanda” Mhunga” Tavaruva.

The legendary businessman succumbed to diabetes and hypertension in Masvingo on Monday.Mhunga was the sponsor of Masvingo United FC during the club’s hey days.

Warriors player Ovidy Karuru said:

“Tanda Tavaruva, Mudhara Mhunga. God why now when we can’t travel to pay our last respects? I can’t be there to pay my last respect to the man who made me who I am today, no words. Rest In Peace baba vangu, another angel called to heaven.”

Blessing Gumiso, who had a season at the side described the late Tavaruva as a football loving person, who was always jovial and cracked jokes with players.

“Rest in peace our football father. It was a blessing playing a season for Masvingo, Una Una. I shall forever cherish you. I remember when you used to come to camp with a big envelope full of bonuses asking for a win before games and you would crack jokes before leaving. Until we meet again,” wrote Gumiso on Facebook.

Other former players like Tapiwa Khumbuyani, Johnson Zimbabe and India-based Simbarashe Gate also expressed their condolences on the passing away of the businessman.