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'''Philip Dennis Liwewe''' (10 January 1936<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tiozambia.com/1/post/2014/04/dennis-liwewe-a-legendary-voice-that-shaped-zambian-soccer.html |accessdate=May 11, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20140424013708/http://www.tiozambia.com/1/post/2014/04/dennis-liwewe-a-legendary-voice-that-shaped-zambian-soccer.html |archivedate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref> - 22 April 2014) better known as Dennis Liwewe, was a | '''Philip Dennis Liwewe''' (10 January 1936<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tiozambia.com/1/post/2014/04/dennis-liwewe-a-legendary-voice-that-shaped-zambian-soccer.html |accessdate=May 11, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20140424013708/http://www.tiozambia.com/1/post/2014/04/dennis-liwewe-a-legendary-voice-that-shaped-zambian-soccer.html |archivedate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref> - 22 April 2014) better known as Dennis Liwewe, was a soccer commentator. | ||
==Early life== | |||
He was born on the shore of [[Lake Malawi]] on January 10, 1936, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=48056 |accessdate=May 11, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20140424224554/http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=48056 |archivedate=April 24, 2014 }}</ref> and moved to [[Zambia]] in 1960 where he worked as a reporter for the [[Nchanga Weekly Newspaper]] on the [[Copperbelt]]. | |||
==Career== | |||
In 1973, he began working for [[Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.times.co.zm/?p=20393|title=Times of Zambia - Sports world gives Liwewe hero’s send-off|publisher=Times.co.zm|accessdate=7 November 2014}}</ref> where he worked as the Director of Media and the Public Relations until he retired in 1986. Following his retirement, Dennis Liwewe became a motivational speaker to retirees and would set the tone of the speeches by delivering a keynote address that drew heavily on his love for football and for reading.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27112139|title=BBC Sport - Legendary Zambian commentator Dennis Liwewe dies|author=Kennedy Gondwe|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=7 November 2014}}</ref>. | |||
During his career, Liwewe traveled 96 times to 42 countries around the world in his 41-year illustrious career; broadcasting from different stadiums to millions of people who enjoyed his distinct voice on the airwaves.<ref name="bbc"/> | |||
At his peak, Liwewe who coined the nickname "KK 11" in reference to the Zambian team that died in the 1993 Gabon Crash, became so popular that fans would troop to stadia to watch live games whilst listening to his commentaries on radio. | |||
==Awards== | |||
Founding Zambia president Kenneth Kaunda recognised Liwewe's influence on football in the country and awarded him the prestigious Order of Distinguished Service in 1977.<ref name="bbc">[http://bbc.com/sport/football/27112139 BBC, Legendary Zambian commentator Dennis Liwewe dies, 22 April 2014]</ref> | |||
who traveled the sports world 96 times spanning more than 40 countries. | |||
==Illness and death== | |||
He died on the 22 April 2014, following a battle with liver complications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lusakatimes.com/2014/04/22/dennis-liwewe-dead/|title=Zambia : Dennis Liwewe is dead|work=LusakaTimes.com|accessdate=7 November 2014}}</ref> | |||
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