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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"/> | 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"/> | ||
==Legacy== | |||
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.<ref name="bbc"/> | |||
He was known as the "Voice of Zambian Football". | |||
==Awards== | ==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> | 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> | ||
==Illness and death== | ==Illness and death== | ||
