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'''Philip Dennis Liwewe''' (10 January 1936<ref>http://www.tiozambia.com/1/post/2014/04/dennis-liwewe-a-legendary-voice-that-shaped-zambian-soccer.html May 11, 2014</ref> - 22 April 2014) better known as Dennis Liwewe, was a soccer commentator. | |||
'''Philip Dennis Liwewe''' (10 January 1936<ref> | |||
==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"/> | |||
==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== | |||
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== | |||
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> He was in and out of hospital and was even flown to South Africa for specialist treatment on his liver. He required a liver transplant but that could not be done on account of his age.<ref name="bbc"/> | |||
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[[Category:Zambian football commentators]] | [[Category:Zambian football commentators]] | ||
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