Zimbabwe Warriors forward Daniel Msendami has dedicated his Betway Premiership title victory with Orlando Pirates to his late daughter following the club’s historic league triumph.
The Buccaneers ended their 14-year wait for league glory after defeating Orbit College 2-0 on Saturday to clinch the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title.
For Msendami, however, the moment carried deep personal emotion after enduring a heartbreaking family tragedy earlier this year.
Msendami honours late daughter after title victory
Shortly after Pirates secured the championship, Msendami shared an emotional message on his WhatsApp status alongside a picture of himself and his late daughter.
“This is for you my child,” he wrote.
The player lost his daughter in March when she was just two months old.
The tragedy struck only weeks after the Zimbabwean forward completed his move to Orlando Pirates from Marumo Gallants.
Difficult season for the Warriors forward
Msendami faced a challenging first season at the Soweto giants as he battled for game time in a highly competitive squad.
Despite the pressure of adapting to a new club, the Warriors international also had to cope with the emotional pain of losing his child during the season.
His title medal now represents more than just football success, but also a personal tribute to his late daughter.
From Highlanders setback to PSL champion
Msendami’s football journey has not been straightforward.
The talented winger progressed through the junior ranks at Highlanders F.C. but failed to break into the club’s senior team.
He experienced his major career breakthrough after moving to Botswana’s in 2022, where he won two consecutive league titles and was named the 2024 Botswana FA Cup Player of the Tournament.
He eventually earned opportunities in South African football, where he continued to grow into one of Zimbabwe’s promising attacking players.
Following a short, impressive stint with South Africa’s Marumo Gallants, his rapid development culminated in a high-profile transfer to the Soweto giants, Orlando Pirates
Winning the Betway Premiership with Orlando Pirates now marks one of the biggest achievements of his career.
