Zimbabwe Warriors super-ran Alvin “Aluvah” Zhakata has spoken out on his health following his recent collapse in Cameroon. Aluvah collapsed at the Hilton Hotel on Wednesday after the match between Malawi and Morocco.
On Friday, Aluvah gave an update on his health, saying that his heart is failing. Writing on his social media page, the passionate football supporter thanked people for their love and support during his trying times.
Aluvah wrote,
Thank you everyone for your prayers & wishes. Totally overwhelmed with the love and support I got during this bout of illness. The outpouring of love was the best medicine imaginable
Sadly, my heart is failing, but Drs still carrying out tests to come out with the actual diagno pic.twitter.com/69LD0XKnCL
— Aluvah Legacy (@AlvinZhakata) January 28, 2022
Heart Failure is fully treatable my younger. You have age on your side. You just need to know exactly what bothered you and then a plan will be made to push back.
I’ll share on your WhatsApp what I know, at è appropriate time. Takabvako ku heart failure uku??
Pray son????
— Jerry Maguire / Coach / Pilot / Cde?? (@maguranyanga) January 28, 2022
You are much loved and always in our kind thoughts, my brother! Get well soon @AlvinZhakata https://t.co/eRNAO9RpmO
— ???????? ℤ?????? (@TichZindoga) January 28, 2022
Wishing you a speedy recovery Aluvah. Sending thoughts and prayers your way https://t.co/XhYeYdRWXh
— Chad Mhako (@ChadMhako) January 28, 2022
Thank you everyone for your prayers & wishes. Totally overwhelmed with the love and support I got during this bout of illness. The outpouring of love was the best medicine imaginable.
Sadly, my heart is failing, but Drs still carrying out tests to come out with the actual diagnosis.
Aluvah, who seemed to be in good spirits, received support and encouragement and was advised that heart conditions can be manageable. Others also offered prayers for the Warriors supporter.