UPDATED: Daka to be buried at Lady Stanley Cemetery The late Barry Daka

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Sports Reporter

HIGHLANDERS legend Barry Daka, who died at his Barbourfields home on Thursday morning after a short illness will be buried at Bulawayo’s Lady Stanley Cemetery at a date yet to be advised.

Daka’s son and family spokesperson, Mayfield confirmed the developments yesterday morning.

“The family is yet to finalise on the exact date but the old man will rest at Lady Stanley Cemetery, that’s all that I can say for now,” said Mayfield, himself a former footballer who played for Highlanders and Railstars.

At the time of his death, the unassuming and tactically gifted Daka, who was part of the Bulawayo City’s technical advisors, was 71 and is survived by wife, four children, and 10 grandchildren.

Mourners are gathered at the family home, House Number 153 Barbourfields Suburb. As news of Daka’s death filtered through on Thursday, an avalanche of condolence messages started pouring in both locally and outside the Zimbabwean borders.

All the condolence messages described Daka, who was in the process of penning a book detailing the history of Zimbabwean football, as a legend.

Below are some of the condolence messages:

Zimbabwe Football Association:

We have learnt with profound sadness, the passing on of legendary Barry Daka. Our sincere condolences to his family, friends and the football family. May his soul rest in peace

Highlanders:

We have learnt with shock and disbelief the passing on of veteran coach and club legend Barry Daka who passed on this morning (Thursday). We would like to convey our deepest condolences to the Daka family, and all football stakeholders who identify with this legend.

Bulawayo City:

It’s with a sad & heavy heart that we have to bid farewell to our coach, a legend Barry Daka who passed on this morning (Thursday) . Byo City has lost an asset, a man passionate about development, a fundi in all things football, a friend, a father, a coach. Our hearts are with the Daka family

Footballers Union of Zimbabwe:

Zimbabwe has lost a legend. On behalf of the FUZ, we wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Barry Daka. May his soul rest in peace.

Botswana Football Association:

It is with great sadness that this morning we learnt of the untimely passing of highly respected coach Barry Daka. Coach Daka has certainly contributed to our football development, nurturing and developing a number of local players. May His Soul Rest In Peace!!

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