Zimbabwean Footballer Survives Shooting in Johannesburg

A Zimbabwean footballer survived a shooting in Johannesburg on Sunday when an unknown gunman fired on his car in the Hillbrow suburb. The player, 31, was driving with his younger brother when the attack occurred, according to local reports. He escaped without injury. South African police said they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made.

Background on the incident A police spokesperson said the gunman apparently mistook the player for an undercover officer. The pair had been on their way to church at the time of the attack. The player has represented Zimbabwe's national team 21 times and plays for a top South African club.

He joined the club in 2021 and has helped it win four domestic league titles and the African Champions League in May. " Neither the club nor the national team has issued a formal statement on the shooting.